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[halil]

President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Mehmet Ali Talat met with the Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb (yesterday).

Speaking at a joint press conference after the meeting, the Finnish Foreign Minister said he was very pleased with his meeting with the Talat.

Noting that he wasn’t able to meet with the Talat during his own visit to Cyprus, Mr. Stubb said ‘as my meeting with Mr. Hristofias my meeting with Talat was very constructive. We are a strong supporter of a united Cyprus’.

‘We also support the ongoing negotiations in Cyprus and we hope that a solution will be found by the end of the year’, he added.

Noting that Finland supported a united Cyprus being a member of the European Union Mr. Stubb said ‘we hope that the solution plan to be found to the Cyprus problem will be put to a referenda before the Presidential election in North Cyprus’.

TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat for his part said that he had found the opportunity to express his views to the Finnish foreign Minister during the meeting and reminded that the Turkish Cypriot side had found it difficult to convey its views to the European Union.

‘Because we are not a part of EU institutions we are unable to convey our views to the EU’, he added.

Referring to the importance of these opportunities the President said that he had held a very beneficial meeting with the Foreign Minister.

‘I too share the same views with Mr. Stubb and hope that a united Cyprus will join the European Union and a solution will be found to the Cyprus problem soon’, said President Talat and added that his aim is to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem.

Pointing to the importance of Mr. Stubbs statement that he hoped a solution will be found before the Presidential elections in the north, Talat said ‘this goes to show you that the European Union does not know about the Cyprus problem.

‘The EU only knows what the Greek Cypriot representatives to the EU are telling them. There are many difficulties and we are trying to overcome these through our contacts abroad’, said Talat.

Earlier yesterday Talat came together with directors of the Crisis Management Initiative which is headed by the former President Maati Arthisaari.

He also met with former Foreign Minister - Deputy Erkki Tuomioja.

[EPSILON]

‘I too share the same views with Mr. Stubb and hope that a united Cyprus will join the European Union and a solution will be found to the Cyprus problem soon’, said President Talat and added that his aim is to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem. "

Haloo....Cyprus is already member of EU -Including the land in North.Haloo.. pls inform muchtar Talat accordingly

[YFred]

‘I too share the same views with Mr. Stubb and hope that a united Cyprus will join the European Union and a solution will be found to the Cyprus problem soon’, said President Talat and added that his aim is to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem. "

Haloo....Cyprus is already member of EU -Including the land in North.Haloo.. pls inform muchtar Talat accordingly

GC South is. We are like the Step country. Now I know where GCs get Mongolia from. But its not true we do not originate from the Mongolian Step. We are Cypriots.

[Kikapu]

Pointing to the importance of Mr. Stubbs statement that he hoped a solution will be found before the Presidential elections in the north, Talat said ‘this goes to show you that the European Union does not know about the Cyprus problem.

‘The EU only knows what the Greek Cypriot representatives to the EU are telling them. There are many difficulties and we are trying to overcome these through our contacts abroad’, said Talat.

Mr. Talat, please stop acting like a little child who is about to throw a temper tantrum. If you think that you are a President, then try acting like one and stop embarrassing yourself by making stupid remarks as above. The EU knows exactly what is going on in Cyprus and they have told you many times over, that any unification will need to be based on EU principles. You have been told this by all the important players and you are yet to come to terms with it yourself, so don't blame others for your inability to comprehend the basics principles of Democracy, Human Rights and International laws. If want to be amongst the BIG boys in the EU club, then start acting like a BIG boy and act responsibly. I know your heart and mind is set on the Annan Plan, but that was just a mirage that is never coming back, so please, do all of us a favour and either negotiate a settlement on behalf of the TC's for a better future under the EU principles or get out of the way and let someone else have a go if you are not up to the job. Your most important contact ought to be Christofias and not irrelevant people abroad. Presidents are made to lead and not run around crying on others shoulders complaining that the EU does not understand the Cyprus problems. You have less than a year to get the job done, and if you think you cannot do it, then please do the honourable thing and resign as of now. TC's deserve a leader, not a moaner.!

[runaway]

just got back from Helsinki. I was on the same plane with Talat

[YFred]

just got back from Helsinki. I was on the same plane with Talat

was he in a good mood?

[Oracle]

just got back from Helsinki. I was on the same plane with Talat

Did the two of you consummate membership of the mile-high club, together?

[Viewpoint]

Pointing to the importance of Mr. Stubbs statement that he hoped a solution will be found before the Presidential elections in the north, Talat said ‘this goes to show you that the European Union does not know about the Cyprus problem.

‘The EU only knows what the Greek Cypriot representatives to the EU are telling them. There are many difficulties and we are trying to overcome these through our contacts abroad’, said Talat.

Mr. Talat, please stop acting like a little child who is about to throw a temper tantrum. If you think that you are a President, then try acting like one and stop embarrassing yourself by making stupid remarks as above. The EU knows exactly what is going on in Cyprus and they have told you many times over, that any unification will need to be based on EU principles. You have been told this by all the important players and you are yet to come to terms with it yourself, so don't blame others for your inability to comprehend the basics principles of Democracy, Human Rights and International laws. If want to be amongst the BIG boys in the EU club, then start acting like a BIG boy and act responsibly. I know your heart and mind is set on the Annan Plan, but that was just a mirage that is never coming back, so please, do all of us a favour and either negotiate a settlement on behalf of the TC's for a better future under the EU principles or get out of the way and let someone else have a go if you are not up to the job. Your most important contact ought to be Christofias and not irrelevant people abroad. Presidents are made to lead and not run around crying on others shoulders complaining that the EU does not understand the Cyprus problems. You have less than a year to get the job done, and if you think you cannot do it, then please do the honourable thing and resign as of now. TC's deserve a leader, not a moaner.!

Its called telling the other side of the story, so that world leaders have a clearer picture.

[runaway]

just got back from Helsinki. I was on the same plane with Talat

was he in a good mood?

sure he was and welcomed with the red carpet as the president of KKTC. Fins were curious.

[Oracle]

Its called telling the other side of the story, so that world leaders have a clearer picture.

Yes and you are just the man to tell them all about donkeys and saddles .... they will love you!