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[halil]

The Foreign Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Huseyin Ozgurgun has said that the new intiative launched by the Greek Cypriot Administration to buy new tanks from Russia has once again proved the need for the continuation of Turkey’s active and effective guarantee and the existence of the Turkish Armed Forces in Cyprus.
Mr Ozgurgun said the Turkish Armed Forces is the ultimate supplier of security for the Turkish Cypriots.

He called on the Greek Cypriot Side to stop taking such action, which he said, create tensions between the two peoples.

The Foreign Minister has issued a written statement in reaction to the Greek Cypriot media reports that the Greek Cypriot Administration had taken new initiatives to buy 41 T-80 tanks from Russia.

The Minister stated that such initiatives have proved that the Greek Cypriot Administration has not taken any lesson from the bloodshed it caused in the past and thus it takes the risk of dragging its own people to a disaster for the sake of national interests, by causing tension both in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.

“It’s been seen that the objective of the Greek Cypriot Administration – which is continuing to arm, is to maintain the Republic of Cyprus, which it usurped by force of arms, instead of establishing a new parthership with its Turkish Cypriot partner on the basis of political equality, at a time we need a settlement, to build understanding and trust between the two people, more than anything else` the statement said.

The TRNC Foreign Minister reminded that the Greek Cypriot Administration has been ranked third largest buyer of weapons by international institutions.

He also reminded that the Greek Cypriot Administration signed a military memorandum with Greece with the aim of increasing the level of the Greek-Greek Cypriot Common Defense Doctrine and the military presence of Greece in South Cyprus.

“By accelerating its armament, the Greek Cypriot Side ventures to deepen mistrust between the two peoples” he added.
Mr Ozgurgun said the Greek Cypriot side’s solution-favoured stance is fake and it only serves to mislead the international community.

Calling on the Greek Cypriot side to bring an end to its irresponsible actions, Ozgurgun stressed the need for EU member states who accepted the unilateral EU membership of the Greek Cypriot side and other third countries involved in the Cyprus issue, not to remain silent over the latest developments.

He said the Turkish Cypriot side expects the international community to call on the Greek Cypriot side to stop taking actions that create tension, which he said, can hamper the negotiations process.
The Foreign Minister also called on the countries which encourage the Greek Cypriot Side to pursue its unresponsible and aggressive policies by selling arms to it, to adopt a more

[halil]

TDP LEADER CAKICI SAYS GREEK CYPRIOT TANK PURCHASE “DOES NOT SERVE PEACE IN CYPRUS”

Meanwhile, the Communal Democracy Party has also reacted to news concerning the purchase of 41 new Russian made tanks by the Greek Cypriot Administration.

In a statement issued today criticizing the move, the leader of the Communal Democracy Party Mehmet Cakici said that the Greek Cypriot Side’s ongoing arming campaign did not serve efforts to achieve peace in Cyprus.

Reminding that the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Demetris Christofias voiced his desire for a solution to the Cyprus Problem at every opportunity he found, the TDP leader said that the Greek Cypriot leader’s words did not match his actions.

[paliometoxo]

what about anything turkey does serves peace in cyprus??

[EPSILON]

TDP LEADER CAKICI SAYS GREEK CYPRIOT TANK PURCHASE “DOES NOT SERVE PEACE IN CYPRUS”

Meanwhile, the Communal Democracy Party has also reacted to news concerning the purchase of 41 new Russian made tanks by the Greek Cypriot Administration.

In a statement issued today criticizing the move, the leader of the Communal Democracy Party Mehmet Cakici said that the Greek Cypriot Side’s ongoing arming campaign did not serve efforts to achieve peace in Cyprus.

Reminding that the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration Demetris Christofias voiced his desire for a solution to the Cyprus Problem at every opportunity he found, the TDP leader said that the Greek Cypriot leader’s words did not match his actions.

If a country which has its 35 per cent land under occupation by a foreign army is not buying arms then maybe Luxemburg should.!!!

[Simon]

The incredulous hypocrisy in the above article is now nothing less than what I expect from the Turks, and one of their chief propaganders, halil.

It would actually be funny if it wasn't so serious. It amazes me how these Turks even keep a straight face when they make these statements...I guess they have had plenty of practice.

[miltiades]

War is not an option in solving the Cyprob . The RoC has however the undeniable right to keep its armed forces well equipped and ready to defend against foreign aggression .
Turkey has a vast army with huge reserves and continually adds to its arsenal of weapons. The RoC must never consider war as an option in removing the occupiers from the lands of Cyprus but it has a duty to its citizens to protect them against any foreign aggression.

[halil]

Yes... while u are on the table trying to find solution to Cyprus problem.

u can get guns .... what for ? ........

And those countries are supplying arms .... what for ..... while u keep arming .... what else other side will do .... what will happen to those guns ....are u going to hide them after the agreement ? than when the right times comes ...are u going to use them against us ... like u did in 1963 ... we have seen this film before . Those Russians guns which were used in Cyprus against us now they are on display at Karavas open air museum ..... go and see them .

We have rights to ask these questions . If call it propaganda call it ....

We have rights to ask for our own protections ... if u like it or not ... we will .

[Kuruovali]

War is not an option in solving the Cyprob . The RoC has however the undeniable right to keep its armed forces well equipped and ready to defend against foreign aggression .
Turkey has a vast army with huge reserves and continually adds to its arsenal of weapons. The RoC must never consider war as an option in removing the occupiers from the lands of Cyprus but it has a duty to its citizens to protect them against any foreign aggression.

I thought that the EU was the protector of Southern Cyprus, or are they planning on going on the offensive??

[miltiades]

No Halil , not one single Cypriot wants to revert back to the atrocious days of 1963 -1974 .
Today the politics are as far apart from those of the past as is the moon from earth.
The whole world is in agreement with the EU which clearly states that the north part of Cyprus is an integral part of the RoC , OF WHICH YOU AND I ARE CITIZENS , a part of Cyprus however that it can not exercise its authority in view of it being under the occupation of Turkey.
You are aware that I consider each single inch of Cyprus to be the rightful property of all Cypriots but most certainly not the property of a foreign nation.
No G/C politician would be permitted by the public to make demands that are detrimental to the interests of the indigenous to Cyprus T/Cs . Continuing with the saga of a separate nation within a nation is not and never has it been conducive to the efforts to arrive at a just solution.
The RoC is not without blemishes , I have critisized much about its actions over the years but would endorse totaly its commitment to maintaining a well equiped army .

[miltiades]

War is not an option in solving the Cyprob . The RoC has however the undeniable right to keep its armed forces well equipped and ready to defend against foreign aggression .
Turkey has a vast army with huge reserves and continually adds to its arsenal of weapons. The RoC must never consider war as an option in removing the occupiers from the lands of Cyprus but it has a duty to its citizens to protect them against any foreign aggression.

I thought that the EU was the protector of Southern Cyprus, or are they planning on going on the offensive??

All EU member states , including Malta , have their own armed forces , why not CYPRUS , not Southern Cyprus as you state but CYPRUS.
For your information Cyprus is the official name of this island , member of the UN , the EU and of all other International legal organizations. There is nothing Southern or indeed Northern about the island of Cyprus .