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[halil]

A new phase is starting in the negotiations process.
The two leaders in Cyprus have agreed to further intensify talks in the New Year.

Talat and Christofias will each host 3 meetings in Kyrenia and South Nicosia respectively in January.The leaders will be meeting at their homes.
Talat and Christofias met today to continue their talks within the framework of the United Nations-led negotiation process.

The two leaders held broad discussions on all issues, focusing mainly on citizenship, aliens, immigration and asylum.

Speaking after today’s discussions, the UN Special Advisor Alexander Downer said the meeting, attended only by the two leaders, their senior aides and the UN Special Adviser, took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere.

Speaking to reporters upon his return to the TRNC Presidential Palace, President Talat confirmed press reports that they will each host 3 meetings in January, in Kyrenia and South Nicosia, respectively.

Christofias will be hosting the talks for three consecutive days at his home in South Nicosia as from the 11th of January and Talat in Kyrenia as from the 18th of January.

Reminded of the statements made by the Turkish Minister of State Chief negotiator to the EU Egemen Bagis regarding the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Cyprus, Talat refrained from commenting but said that the continuation of the system of guarantees was vital for the Turkish Cypriots.
Talat also underlined the need to adopt a different method of negotiating.

“We have discussed all the outstanding issues. It is now time to take steps towards removing existing differences and work towards convergence. That is why we need to take on new initiatives”

Talat also expressed he hope that the Greek Cypriot Side will adopt a more active stance in the next year so that the talks can progress.

[paliometoxo]

Reminded of the statements made by the Turkish Minister of State Chief negotiator to the EU Egemen Bagis regarding the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Cyprus

what statementabout the turkish troops?

[bill cobbett]

From the CY PIO .....




Sale of Christmas trees

The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, announces that the sale of Christmas trees will start from Monday December 7, until Tuesday December 22, 2009 at the following centres: · Athalassa Forest Station, · Larnaka Forest Station, Faneromenis str. 60, · Fassouri Forest Nursery, · Geroskipou Forest Office, · Platania Forest Station, · Gialia Forest Station. The sale of Christmas trees at the above centres will take place daily during working hours (Monday – Friday 8.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.). Τhe trees will be obtained from thinning of forest stands, aiming at the improvement of the growing conditions in young forest plantations. -01.12.2009
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[halil]

UBP AND DISY AGREED TO CONTINUE TO EXCHANGE VIEWS ON THE CYPRUS ISSUE

delegation from the Greek Cypriot political party DISY has paid a visit to the ruling National Unity Party from north Cyprus.

The two parties have agreed to continue to exchange views to contribute efforts aimed at finding a lasting settlement in Cyprus.
Reading out a joint statement after the meeting which lasted for nearly two hours, the Minister of Economy and Energy Sunat Atun said that the UBP and the DISY found the opportunity to express their views and sensitivities over the Cyprus issue and agreed on the necessity of finding a mutually acceptable solution to the problem.

Speaking to the press, the UBP leader – Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu said they had a very meaningful meeting with Mr Anastasiadis and his team.

Noting that the two parties found the opportunity to express their views on the Cyprus issue, Mr Eroglu said he will pay a return visit to the DISY in January, next year.

For his part, the DISY leader Nikos Anastasiadis expressed the need to improve dialogue between the two sides in order to find a solution to the Cyprus problem and to eliminate concerns.

Describing today’s meeting as interesting, he said that there were differences between the views of the two parties but added that the common aim was to create a common homeland.

[Bananiot]

These will be Camp Dadid style negotiations. Good on them! Let us all hope that they will succeed.

[DT.]

These will be Camp Dadid style negotiations. Good on them! Let us all hope that they will succeed.

Lets hope that when Christofias is over in Kyrenia for the meeting he'll feel some personal pain and regain some logic in his negotiations.

[Bananiot]

And let sentiment take over rationality ... this is the way to destroy Cyprus for ever.

[YFred]

And let sentiment take over rationality ... this is the way to destroy Cyprus for ever.

I think both leaders realize the gravity of the situation and are going to give it a good go to come to an agreement. Let us hope that they do that despite what some on this forum wish for.

[cymart]

I couldn't agree more with you both and am sure anyone who who wants to see some real progress with this long drawn out and tragic problem will say the same???

[DT.]

And let sentiment take over rationality ... this is the way to destroy Cyprus for ever.

You supported the Annan Plan remember? I wouldn't talk of rationality.