bill cobbett wrote:Paphitis wrote:Lit wrote:Here is some of the President's speech at the UN:Ladies and Gentlemen, I ask you: Is it not a paradox for a country that is a member of the Security Council not to recognize the Republic of Cyprus, a member state of the United Nations, the European Union and of all international organizations?
Is it not a paradox for a member of the Security Council to maintain occupation troops for 35 years on the territory of another UN member state, and a member state of the European Union?
Is it not a paradox to undermine the unity and the territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus by promoting the creation of a second state on the island in violation of Security Council Resolution 541 of 1983 which unanimously condemns the illegal UDI, calling it null and void, and calls on all states to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus?
Yes, it is a paradox and it is also illegal. In fact it is an anomaly! Cyprus has never sought nor wishes to have hostile relations with its neighbour, Turkey. But it is our responsibility to defend the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of our state.
Nevertheless, I would like from this august body to express my readiness to initiate dialogue with the Turkish leadership, in parallel to our negotiations with the Turkish Cypriot leader, to share ideas about the future, which would greatly enhance the chances of a positive outcome to the negotiations.
Cyprus has consistently supported the accession of Turkey to the European Union, in the belief that the whole adaptation process and Turkey’s eventual membership would benefit our neighbours, our region and us. However, this support is not unconditional. Turkey should fulfil its obligations towards the Republic of Cyprus as well as towards the European Union.
Mr. President,
I would like to state one more time that our Turkish Cypriot compatriots are equal citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, and that I personally will strive consistently for their rights and for finding their rightful place in all organs of the state.
My political roots are in the Progressive Peoples’ Movement of my country which always stood by the side of our Turkish Cypriot compatriots for peace and harmonious co-existence. Nevertheless, the rights of our Turkish Cypriot compatriots cannot be implemented at the expense of the rights of the bigger community, which is the Greek-Cypriot community. There must be mutual respect. I want to assure you that I will spare no effort in order to achieve a balanced and just solution which would restore the rights of the people as a whole.
We have all paid a heavy price - human, political and economic - and continue to pay a heavy price. The profits of lasting peace will be beneficial for the people of Cyprus, of Turkey and for the peoples of our region as a whole.
Real political leaders are not the ones who think of the next election but of the next generation. We have the responsibility to work together to achieve a lasting peace in our region.
I wish to the family of Nations a successful conclusion of the deliberations of the 64th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
I thank you
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Excellent speech by Christiofias.
Cypriots can feel at ease!
Agreed.
Word perfect speech.
Pres X gets to the heart of our Little Problem and puts the blame where it belongs - Turkey, and perhaps signals a future strategy aimed directly at Turkey rather than its Puppet Talat and these Waste of Time "talks" .
Billy Boy ...........
DO NOT FORGET AT REFERANDOM WE WILL VOTE :............... NOT TURKEY or EU or OTHERS ............................
NO NEED TO REPEAT AGAIN WHAT WAS THE RED LINES OF TURKISH CYPRIOTS....................... IT WAS VERY CLEAR.............NOTHING HAS CHANGE IN OUR MINDS..........................
Yaaaaa BİLLLLLYYYYYY BOOOOYYYYYYYYYY.
Let The MUHTAR X to talk ..............
DO NOT FORGET TURKISH CYPRIOTS FACTOR THe way u and your XMuhtar blackmails the EU............... We can stop him only with our OXI's
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