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[Bananiot]

Easily, and he has only been in office for 3 years. Hopefully he will stick to written scripts in Australia and refrain from telling the Aussies that the TC's really, are "nice guides".

[Paphitis]

Easily, and he has only been in office for 3 years. Hopefully he will stick to written scripts in Australia and refrain from telling the Aussies that the TC's really, are "nice guides".

I think you will find that Christofias was officially invited by Australia's Prime Minister.

When he receives such an invitation, then it is not very wise to not come.

Yes, he does make a fool of himself, and I seriously don't think there is much respect for Christofias amongst Australian diplomats as they probably think he is a bit of a bogan, but that is another matter.

[CBBB]

Easily, and he has only been in office for 3 years. Hopefully he will stick to written scripts in Australia and refrain from telling the Aussies that the TC's really, are "nice guides".

I think you will find that Christofias was officially invited by Australia's Prime Minister.

When he receives such an invitation, then it is not very wise to not come.

Yes, he does make a fool of himself, and I seriously don't think there is much respect for Christofias amongst Australian diplomats as they probably think he is a bit of a bogan, but that is another matter.

Stop using oxymorons.

[Bananiot]

They made him an offer he could not refuse. Of course he did not take up the invitation to attend the celebrations for the 20 years of the fall of the wall in Berlin and the reunification (God forbid) of Germany. Perhaps Australia is more important and on top Hitler was German. And, he doesn't speak German as well as English!

[Paphitis]

They made him an offer he could not refuse. Of course he did not take up the invitation to attend the celebrations for the 20 years of the fall of the wall in Berlin and the reunification (God forbid) of Germany. Perhaps Australia is more important and on top Hitler was German. And, he doesn't speak German as well as English!

Well maybe Australia is more important than Germany as he has official engagements.

Australian Oil and Gas companies might want to see him, and one of the most important diplomats in regards to the Cyprus question happens to be a former FA Minister. And there is an agreement to be signed apparently about
Social Security.

He already met Merkel, and has now been officially invited by Australia's PM.

And another thing. Australia's PM will not be going to Germany. They might send a representative. Perhaps the PM would rather stay in Australia and meet Christofias. Perhaps something very important is on their agendas. Just using your logic right back at ya! Do you think it may have something to do with Oil and Gas? Interesting!

[Bananiot]

You turn your back to the most important country - powerhouse of the EU - and you talk about looking for logic in Christofias's actions paphitis? The most tragic thing however is if we believe that we are oil players too now.

[Paphitis]

You turn your back to the most important country - powerhouse of the EU - and you talk about looking for logic in Christofias's actions paphitis? The most tragic thing however is if we believe that we are oil players too now.

Germany is an important country. Australia is equally important in that Australia may be seeking exploration rights and its Oil and Gas companies are amongst the largest and are Global. Not saying this is the reason, but you never know.

Also, Australia has had Federal Police and Military personell stationed in Cyprus since the early 60s. This may be another reason.

Furthermore, Australia's former FA Minister oversees the peace talks. Another very valid reason.

I also told you that Australia's PM will not visit Germany. With your logic, this equates to snubbing the Germans. Sorry, but it isn't quite as simple as that. Both countries will have their representatives attend. Australia and Cyprus will not be the only countries that do this.

It most certainly is no snub at Germany.

[Paphitis]

One more thing Bananiot. Cyprus may well be blessed for once in that it could be Oil rich. I will leave this to the experts. But it is certainly very likely.

Many small countries have been blessed or cursed with these resources. In East Timor's case it was quite a blessing. East Timor, like Cyprus, was occupied for decades by the Indonesians. When the Australians sniffed Oil, then Australia took it upon itself to escalate the Timorese issue within the UN. It then obtained a mandate to lead an international force to free East Timor from the Indonesians and their militias.

Alexander was a major player. Was Oil a factor? Many seem to think it was. Australia was then able to delineate an EEZ in the Timor Sea, something they were unable to do with Indonesia.

Oil can most certainly turn things around.

[SKI-preo]

I can’t think of anything more dreadful than having to fly to Australia!

Where is the furthest you have travelled Paphos?

You remind me of some cousins I have in Cyprus who had to crash (sleep) in my hotel apartment overnight after a short drive from Lefkosia because the 45 minute trip back to Makedonitissa was too far to travel after dark.

Maybe you travel economy class with the cattle and Arabs. Trust me you should try Singapore Airlines business class or first class.Trust me its better than Shakolas' living room. If you have enough air points the hostesses can give you a full massage with a happy ending.

[SKI-preo]

They made him an offer he could not refuse. Of course he did not take up the invitation to attend the celebrations for the 20 years of the fall of the wall in Berlin and the reunification (God forbid) of Germany. Perhaps Australia is more important and on top Hitler was German. And, he doesn't speak German as well as English!

Maybe it is more important:

After the UK , Australia is home to the most Cypriots migrants/refugees.

Two of the most powerful men in AUstralia have Cypriot origins: Nick Xenophon controls the Federal Senate and Andrew Demitriou is CEO of the AFL.

A Cypriot is co host of Masterchef Australia

Also , Two Cypriots have won Dancing With the Stars (Ada Nicodimou and Anthony Koutoufides)

Australian diplomats as they probably think he is a bit of a bogan

As opposed to that bogan Julia Gillard and her de facto?

Maybe they are equally bogan.