Well, it is quite obvious that partition is knocking on our doors and I find it hard to understand why you cannot see this on its own merit. I am going to make it really plain. In 1974 Turkey invaded Cyprus. Since then we are told by International Institutions (both UN and EU and others) that an agreed solution is necessary to be found on the basis of BBF and political equality of the TC's. We have agreed to this, because we understand that this is our only option. Thirty seven years have in the meantime elapsed since the invasion and time is a serious player in any conflict. Turkey is not worried one bit about the passage of time. Turkey knows that time is on her side. Turkey can wait for another 37 years. On the contrary, we are very conscious of the passage of time. All GC politicians admit to this.
We are thus faced with a huge ask. Wait for a nebulous, European solution which you described quite vividly or opt for a solution of the Annan Plan type which may not be ideal but it could break the stalemate and signal the return of the Turkish Army to Turkey? Kikapu, our cries for a European solution are not heeded by Europe. The events of the past have shaped the solution we can have. It always happens like this. Do you really believe that we can say to Europe "look we want a European solution but the other side will not take" and suddenly we would be home and dry? My God, if you really think that life is this simple then we should not really have this debate.
This is my idea of how to go about it. Christofias should go to the next meeting with Eroglu and say: Forget everything we have done so far. I propose the Annan Plan is brought back and here are my changes to it that could get a "yes" vote from the GC community. I remind you that he listed his changes after the referendum and further more he ascertained that with these changes he could consolidate the "yes" vote from the GC community. Such a move will really put Turkey under the spot and will test her sincerity. It will also move the international opinion firmly on our side.