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[lola-tulip]

Turkey urges peace progress in Cyprus issue

21:30, October 12, 2010

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Tuesday urged for more progress in finding a peaceful solution to the Cyprus issue, a major obstacle in Turkey's bid to join the European Union.

Turkey had suggested on holding a peace conference involving all parties within the next few months but had not received a response, Davutoglu told a joint press conference with visiting French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner.

He said he hopes the UN-sponsored peace talks would solve the Cyprus issue and open the path for Turkey-EU relations.


http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001 ... 64101.html



I read an ominous undertone, perhaps veiled threats, that there are other solutions beyond that of a peaceful one being considered by Turkey.

[CBBB]

Turkey urges peace progress in Cyprus issue

21:30, October 12, 2010

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Tuesday urged for more progress in finding a peaceful solution to the Cyprus issue, a major obstacle in Turkey's bid to join the European Union.

Turkey had suggested on holding a peace conference involving all parties within the next few months but had not received a response, Davutoglu told a joint press conference with visiting French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner.

He said he hopes the UN-sponsored peace talks would solve the Cyprus issue and open the path for Turkey-EU relations.


http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001 ... 64101.html



I read an ominous undertone, perhaps veiled threats, that there are other solutions beyond that of a peaceful one being considered by Turkey.

Don't worry, Paphitis will come to save us!

[Get Real!]

If Turkey had the slightest interest in peace she would simply abide by international law...

UN RESOLUTION 361 (1974)
http://www.un.int/cyprus/scr353.htm

UN RESOLUTION 541 (1983)
http://www.un.int/cyprus/scr541.htm

UN RESOLUTION 550 (1984)
http://www.un.int/cyprus/scr550.htm

[humanist]

I don't think Turkey will turn to a non peaceful solution such as another invasion. However, without the EU and international pressure via economic and social embargoes she will not follow through with UN resolutions, as has been the case thus far.

[BOF]

AS long as the SBAs are here Turkey isnt going anywhere .

[lola-tulip]

AS long as the SBAs are here Turkey isnt going anywhere .

Where were the Bases in 1974 when Turkey did go somewhere?
Has anything changed now?

[repulsewarrior]

...a force of power is exactly what Turkey is resisting, in any country where their population is an overwhelming mass compared to their adversary it is always a possibility. This State, has an International ambition, Cyprus is a small part of this bigger puzzle, although, no where else on this planet does Cyprus appear in their Press so often.

i see an alliance with Pakistan at the right moment, it is a matter of geography, (especially with Iran...), and as Persons their identity as Muslims can be nurtured; really it is up to Europe, and the rest of the Occidental world to choose this eventuality with their appreciation or not, Turkey like Cyprus are gateways, wherein with our social-exchange we resist change or embrace changes. it is Europe which risks stagnation if it does not make for itself a Muslim Face, (a Buddhist Face, a Hindi Face, etc.). if it is to sustain a non Secular "Christian-Judeo/ Christian" face: it must be able to refine faces, rather than, a face.

as such, our only defense (the Cyprus Problem) is the words we can produce which can with their understanding provide an eloquent message, which for its betterment, Humanity can emulate. our thinking to save ourselves as Greeks and Turks goes a step beyond because as Cypriots we have taken as a responsibility to the rest of Mankind a demonstration of Bicommunal living (now Bizonally as well), and in the cold science of it all, an easy mathematical task; how does one explain to People they are Persons as well as Individuals (not "Greek/Turk"), they are Cypriots, they are Sovereign, that Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are not Sovereign but their National Assemblies provide for them the infrastructure they need to sustain their own identity as a majority within a territorial Jurisdiction, their recognition and respect for the minorities who are living amongst them. ...see already too much blahblahblah.

...there is a lot to be said about a philosophy which takes warring to be normal and peace an unusal (forced) nature. in Truth this is true, but in this case (Lest We Forget) so too the enemy a Universal threat, such as Hunger and Disease.

[miltiades]

Turkey finds itself in a very difficult situation right now with her creation , unless the Generals take over the running of the country it is highly unlikely that anyone in the Turkish government would even consider further occupation of Cyprus taking place.
The economy of Turkey is on the increase with it being the second largest growing economy after China and with ambitions to expand further upon entry into the EU.
Further expansion into Cyprus is highly unlikely bearing in mind that they would now face a much more competent and able defence.
We do of course have GR to help with the introduction of Blackwater and ...suicide bombers !!!!