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[gabaston]

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US Congressmen to fly direct to northern Cyprus


08/08/2005


Cypriot Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides confirmed a report in the Cypriot press that members and officials of the US Congress are planning to fly to northern Cyprus on a direct flight to the internationally unrecognised airport of Tymbou, known as Ercan in Turkish.

Chrysostomides said that the government was aware of this flight for some time now and had taken action to try to prevent it both through the official channels of the Cypriot Foreign Ministry and Cypriot expatriates in the US.

"It seems that this visit will take place," Chrysostomides said, adding that this is an illegal and arbitrary visit and the government will submit its protest wherever necessary.

US officials have maintained in the past that there is nothing in US law to prevent direct visits to the north.

He said that the Republic of Cyprus is the sole sovereign state on the island and its sovereignty is internationally recognised.

The Spokesman added that the number of people aboard this flight is not known.

Asked if they will be welcomed by the US Ambassador to Cyprus, Chrysostomides said that such a thing would be contrary to the UN Security Council and UN General Assembly resolutions.

Regarding Foreign Minister George Iacovou's recent visit to Washington, Chrysostomides said that during his contacts in the US and with his US counterpart Condoleeza Rice, Iacovou "had all the good will to settle the outstanding issues for the creation of a friendly climate and a relation of understanding with the US government," adding that "this intention still remains."

He added that in the meeting between Iacovou and Rice many issues were raised such as the promotion of a climate that will bolster the cooperation between the two governments.

"All issues, even those that were not discussed, are implied in the framework of the broader friendly relations between the two countries," he added.

Asked about the US insistence on taking direct flights to the occupied areas, Chrysostomides said that "perhaps this is due to Turkey's influence on some US organisations that support this arbitrariness."

Since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the Cyprus government has declared illegal ports of entry all ports and airports in the island's northern part.

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http://www.financialmirror.com/more_news.php?id=1667&type=st

US Congressmen to fly direct to northern Cyprus

These people belong to the friends of Turkey lobby, which is paying for them to come. So no surprises. The US governement said it knew nothing of this visit and is not supporting it. So just another desperate move.

[gabaston]

i get it now.

its a bit like Theresa Villiers MP support for all things gc.

well gooses n ganders.

[Viewpoint]

i get it now.

its a bit like Theresa Villiers MP support for all things gc.

well gooses n ganders.

Do you think she is on the GC payroll, she is so obviously biased that she looks foolish.

[gabaston]

vp

she's mp for chipping barnet and lives in arkley

how many greek restaurants and other businesses there?

[RAFAELLA]

vp

she's mp for chipping barnet and lives in arkley

how many greek restaurants and other businesses there?

....so for her support I guess she has free meals wherever she goes!

[JustAnAmerican]

The article has several errors. This trip was taken by staff members (no one over the age of 22), not the actual congressmen and was NOT free. There are real congressmen coming by the end of the month. That is when things will really heat up.

This trip is merely allowing the staffers to lay some groundwork for upcoming visits. USAID is currently spending $30.5 million for economic projects in the north. The Department of State is spending another 4 million on educational grants. The USG’s goal is to reduce the isolation and build up the north’s ability to thrive economically.

Since the two sides cannot seem to reconcile, we might as well get on with our lives.

[demetriou_74]

The article has several errors. This trip was taken by staff members (no one over the age of 22), not the actual congressmen and was NOT free. There are real congressmen coming by the end of the month. That is when things will really heat up.

This trip is merely allowing the staffers to lay some groundwork for upcoming visits. USAID is currently spending $30.5 million for economic projects in the north. The Department of State is spending another 4 million on educational grants. The USG’s goal is to reduce the isolation and build up the north’s ability to thrive economically.

Since the two sides cannot seem to reconcile, we might as well get on with our lives.

fuck it then. lets round up a few people, take over a small section of a country and just ask for grants. how we love the good old stars and stripes

[JustAnAmerican]

D-74,
Well the belief is that economics and prosperity will help the TRNC residents. Honestly, it cannot hurt.

If you are interested in starting a business or service in the TRNC, now is the time.

Remember they are getting grants after 31 years of no resolution and one big fat OXI vote.

[ChomskyFan]

D-74,
Well the belief is that economics and prosperity will help the TRNC residents. Honestly, it cannot hurt.

If you are interested in starting a business or service in the TRNC, now is the time.

Hardly, there have always been direct grants to the so called 'TRNC', this is nothing new.

America must pay sooner or later, I will lead a United European Army and we will first take New York and then move on to Washington, we will plant the 8 Gold Star Flag of European Socialism above Capitol Hill, and you will bow down before the Might of Europe or face more wrath.

The destruction of America is a necessary pre-requisite for peace.