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[halil]

TALAT UNDERLINED THE NEED FOR UN AND EU TO DEMONSTRATE MORE INTEREST TO THE PROBLEM

Talat underlined the need for the United Nations and the European Union in its capacity, to get more involved in the process and to demonstrate more interest to the problem at the current phase reached at the negotiations in Cyprus.

‘Our expectation is to close the chapter on security and guarantees at the meeting to be held next Friday`,

Talat said '' the conclusion of the talks depends on the Greek Cypriot Side’s attitude but noted that the Turkish Cypriot Side’s objective is to complete the process by the end of 2009.''

A referendum is also foreseen before the TRNC Presidential election, which is to be held at the beginning of 2010.

`After the referendum, elections will be held at the federal level and at the level of founding states. While these elections are taking place, presidential election will also be held. That’s why we are saying before the Presidential election` he explained.

Referring to the chapters of `Security and Guarantees` and `Territory`, which the President called very critical, he said reconciliation on these issues could only be reached only if the positions of the two sides on other issues could be brought closer.

`Otherwise, these two issues cannot be taken up in detail at this stage. But, the most serious problem is Property. No progress has been made on this topic`, he noted.

On the issue of `Executive`, President Talat said disagreement still exists between the two sides on how the leaders will be elected.

He voiced his concern about the process by saying `will we able to reach agreement on all issues by the end of the year and turn the negotiation process into a give-and-take process`.

He added that very serious difficulties are to be faced within the process.

He said that a more active involvement and interest of the international community are needed at the point reached and that there are two factors which will affect the result.

`First, the Greek Cypriot Side should also see the end of the 2009 as an objective for an agreement and show more sympathy to the international community’s involvement in the process and the second is the international community`, he said.

Meanwhile, President Talat’s agenda for today included a meeting with representatives from war veterans associations.

The President and veterans’ representatives gathered at a lunch meeting that took place at the Presidential Palace.

No statement was issued about the meeting and the press was only allowed to take footage.

[halil]

President Talat: Referenda Should Precede Elections so that Peace Process is Not Harmed

President Mehmet Ali Talat briefed the newly elected Central Direction Committee and the Party Assembly of the Republican Turkish Party on the negotiations aimed at finding a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem.

During the first part of the briefing, which was open for media coverage, President Talat reiterated that the aim of the Turkish side is to reach an agreement by the end of 2009 and hold referenda in the beginning of 2010. He underlined that the referenda should be held before the Presidential elections in April. President Talat expressed concern that otherwise, the election propaganda might affect the peace process.

President Talat stated that it would not be possible to go through all the issues again once the first phase of negotiations is completed. Instead, he said, the representatives will determine the most critical issues for the leaders to discuss. He added that the remaining issues will be dealt with by the representatives.

President Talat stated that agreement on the issues of “Security and Guarantees” and “Territory” depends on agreement on the rest of the issues. He underlined that there is almost no progress on the issue of “Property,” which he described as the most important problem.

Talat also stated that there is disagreement over how the Turkish Cypriot leader will be elected under the “Executive” title.

“Are we going to be able to reach an agreement by the end of the year?” asked Talat. “Are we going to be able to agree on everything? Are we going to move on to give-and-take? I believe it is possible but I also think there are serious difficulties.”

President Talat stated that there is need for the interest of the international community for the process to move faster. He underlined the importance of more frequent meetings, the interest of the international community and EU’s help within its capacity. The President said that the UN, with its resolutions and position, has determined certain parametres. He added that the EU should put pressure on the Greek Cypriot side to encourage it towards a solution.

President Talat added that the Turkish Cypriots, who have proved that they want a solution, should be supported and the isolations imposed on them should be lifted.

TAK/Translation: Press Office


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[paliometoxo]

what needs to be done is turkey needs to be slapped some sense into them and allow a solution iin cyprus that is NOT two states

[Viewpoint]

what needs to be done is turkey needs to be slapped some sense into them and allow a solution iin cyprus that is NOT two states

So GCs can do as they wish...noway.

[halil]

GREEK CYPRIOT SIDE DOES NOT INTEND TO FIND A SOLUTION

The ruling National Unity Party Secretary General Irsen Kucuk has said that the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Dimitris Christofias has once again proven that he does not support a solution being found to the Cyprus problem, with statements that he has been making.

In a written statement issued, the Secretary General of the National Unity Party Irsen Kucuk said other leading officials from the Greek Cypriot Administration share the same stance as Dimitris Christofias.

The Secretary General complained that the Greek Cypriot side was chasing after different purposes while the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Mehmet Ali Talat was constructively maintaining the negotiations process with good will.

‘When Dimitris Hristofias sent a letter regarding the return of the closed city of Maras to the Greek Cypriots, to the UN Secretary General, this proved that the Greek Cypriot side is intending to find a solution to the Cyprus problem not through negotiations but through gaining the unilateral support of international institutions,’ said Kucuk.

‘The real intention of the Greek Cypriot side becomes more clear when we bare in mind that they have asked for the significant amount of the Guzelyurt area to be returned and a canton area to be given in the Karpaz peninsular’, he added.

The UBP Secretary General called on all international institutions, particularly the United Nations, to act in line with this reality and to say stop to the intransigent attitude of the Greek Cypriot side.

Reminding that the issue of Security and Guarantees were currently being discussed by the two leaders at the negotiations table, Mr. Kucuk reiterated the Turkish Cypriot sides’ desire for a solution.

‘We have no intention of surrendering our rights, and we have proven this intention with the elections results’, he added. He continued by saying that Motherland Turkey’s effective and active guarantee is not open to discussion.

‘We will never pave the way for this to be diluted’ he went on saying.

Kucuk said ‘bizonality, equality and the prevention of the pre - 1974 period are fundamental for the TRNC people’.

He concluded by saying that, as also stated by the Turkish National Security Council during its last meeting, a possible solution to the Cyprus problem will consist of a new partnership which will bring two constituent states together.

[eracles]

wasting varosha away to use as a bargaining chip was and is a crime against humanity and should be returned outside the parameters of the talks.

[humanist]

just because we are not signing our country over to Turkey like the TC's have done .... does not mean we are not interested in a solution. We are interested in a solution where all Cypriots regardless of their language and religion are afforded the same rights.

In my opinion the only solution is based on one person one vote ..... stuff the rest ..... keep the status quo I say till one side disappears of the face of the earth and the other one cracks up to pressure

[Viewpoint]

wasting varosha away to use as a bargaining chip was and is a crime against humanity and should be returned outside the parameters of the talks.

Yeah yeah throw away one of our advanatges, would you give us recognition outside of the parameters of the talks?

[Get Real!]

wasting varosha away to use as a bargaining chip was and is a crime against humanity and should be returned outside the parameters of the talks.

Yeah yeah throw away one of our advanatges, would you give us recognition outside of the parameters of the talks?

You seem to have a lot of faith in the incompetent and corrupt TC “politicians”…

It must be their 35 year proven track record!

[Viewpoint]

just because we are not signing our country over to Turkey like the TC's have done .... does not mean we are not interested in a solution. We are interested in a solution where all Cypriots regardless of their language and religion are afforded the same rights.

In my opinion the only solution is based on one person one vote ..... stuff the rest ..... keep the status quo I say till one side disappears of the face of the earth and the other one cracks up to pressure

You would say that as it will make you the master and me the servant.