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[bill cobbett]

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!

Amazing that when we see transcripts of his actual speech we all applaud him ... it is only when we hear distorted interpretations from Bayrak that we admonish him ...

In future, let's just back our President, because he hasn't put a foot wrong !

When Pres X came to office and when these "talks" started I shared the concerns of many that we were in for a virtual Let Them Keep The spoils of War Capitulation.

Think the Man is proving our worries as increasingly unfounded. The Pres is getting stronger and stronger.

Should we all unite behind him? It would mean we may have to drop our differences for a while.

[Viewpoint]

Has it solved anything 35 years of this crap and still you will not learn, must be the donkey in you guys.

[humanist]

wow .... what an excellent speech by President Christofias ..... now there's a president to admire not that dilly dally wanker puppet Talat who doesn't know which shoe fits on which foot each time he gives a media interview.

bill ... thank you for posting this. Regenerated my spirit .... thank you

[Viewpoint]

All talk no action, the UN EU USA care jack shit about what oyu have to say they have done nothing to helps you in 35 years dont you get the messgae by now?

[humanist]

we get the message but do they get the message that we will represent all Cypriots as equals in our strife for peace for our land and the withdrawl of Turkish troops and settlers from our country. We will turn up for another 35 years if we have too, to fight for everlasting peace.

[Get Real!]

All talk no action, the UN EU USA care jack shit about what oyu have to say they have done nothing to helps you in 35 years dont you get the messgae by now?

So what do you suggest… capitulate to Turkey’s blackmails?

Turkey’s blackmails are so bad that she can never convince the RoC to accept them! Doesn’t that seem fishy to you?

[Viewpoint]

we get the message but do they get the message that we will represent all Cypriots as equals in our strife for peace for our land and the withdrawl of Turkish troops and settlers from our country. We will turn up for another 35 years if we have too, to fight for everlasting peace.

Its like the annoying fly buzzing around your ear all of a sudden they slap you down and you fizzle out all that left will be 100 years of division and 2 states.

[humanist]

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?

in existence now for 35 years :):):):):):):):) sweet dreams

[Viewpoint]

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?

SO who actually gives a shit or is willing to do anything?

[YFred]

we get the message but do they get the message that we will represent all Cypriots as equals in our strife for peace for our land and the withdrawl of Turkish troops and settlers from our country. We will turn up for another 35 years if we have too, to fight for everlasting peace.

Dream on. Be prepared for all eventualties.