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[bill cobbett]

Someone was saying earlier today that they were impressed with the CY Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, indeed have to agree.

Speaking to an Israeli paper for an Israeli audience, she had this to say about the Regional Bully In Need of Therapy Turkey...

Turkey is behaving like a regional 'bully,' Cyprus FM says

"PM Erdogan sees no contradiction in pontificating from the UN General Assembly podium on the failure of Israel to abide by UN resolutions, while Turkey is in violation of numerous mandatory UN Security Council resolutions in Cyprus," she said, adding that, "unfortunately, the bottom line is that Turkey cares very little about the Turkish Cypriots and a great deal about its own selfish interests."

She also gives info on the extent of real physical attempts by Turkish Forces to interfere with the work of the boys on the Homer Ferrington over in Aphrodite/Block12.

She reveals that there were "near incidents" with helicopters ferrying workers and supplies to/fro the rig and that a Turkish frigate came within 2 miles of the drill-site.

Ms Kozakou-Marcoullis also spoke of the level of support that CY had got from the USA Admin in the gas matter,when she met with Mrs Clinton...

"But definitely I got assurances that they are talking to Turkey on all levels, and that the messages sent to Turkey by this administration are very clear and strong."

The Minister also spoke of the Palestinian issue to an Israeli audience in a diplomatic way that was critical of the settlement policy but supportive of the wider peace initiative...

"Speaking of the stalled peace process between Israel and the Palestinians, Kozakou-Marcoullis said Cyprus was "very supportive of the Quartet decision back in September, and we have encouraged the Israelis to freeze settlements, because that would be really very supportive of the start of the negotiations."

"As EU, we've taken very strong stand against settlement policy of Israel, and also taken a very strong stand on freezing of settlements at this particular point, because it's important to relaunch the negotiations and follow the time frame of the Quartet and give it another chance," she said, adding that she hoped "Israel makes these important decisions - at least what we can do is to encourage our friends in Israel to take these difficult, but very much needed decisions. Whether there will be progress - no one will know until it starts. And the EU will give sides all the support they need in the process."

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-d ... s-1.403020

[Hermes]

"PM Erdogan sees no contradiction in pontificating from the UN General Assembly podium on the failure of Israel to abide by UN resolutions, while Turkey is in violation of numerous mandatory UN Security Council resolutions in Cyprus," she said, adding that, "unfortunately, the bottom line is that Turkey cares very little about the Turkish Cypriots and a great deal about its own selfish interests."

Thanks Bill. An impressive interview with a smart and dignified woman.

[bill cobbett]

"PM Erdogan sees no contradiction in pontificating from the UN General Assembly podium on the failure of Israel to abide by UN resolutions, while Turkey is in violation of numerous mandatory UN Security Council resolutions in Cyprus," she said, adding that, "unfortunately, the bottom line is that Turkey cares very little about the Turkish Cypriots and a great deal about its own selfish interests."

Thanks Bill. An impressive interview with a smart and dignified woman.

Yes, she is gooooood and def a good looker. As part of the Pres X Admin, does she have to go when Pres X pisses off in 18 months time? Would be a shame to lose a very capable CY.

[Maximus]

A big shout going out to Kozakou-Marcoullis

[Hermes]

A bully with behavioural problems! I like it. A problem child indeed. No wonder it's got no mates. Now it's untrustworthy and hanging out with the real bad boys (aka Iran). And its old friends are shunning it even more, wondering what they ever saw in this jumped-up criminal lout:

Israel nixes multi-million dollar defense contract with Turkey amid continued tensions... Sale of aerial surveillance equipment manufactured by Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems canceled out of fear it would fall into enemy hands, namely Iran.

Article from Haaretz.com here

[supporttheunderdog]

"PM Erdogan sees no contradiction in pontificating from the UN General Assembly podium on the failure of Israel to abide by UN resolutions, while Turkey is in violation of numerous mandatory UN Security Council resolutions in Cyprus," she said, adding that, "unfortunately, the bottom line is that Turkey cares very little about the Turkish Cypriots and a great deal about its own selfish interests."

Thanks Bill. An impressive interview with a smart and dignified woman.

Yes, she is gooooood and def a good looker. As part of the Pres X Admin, does she have to go when Pres X pisses off in 18 months time? Would be a shame to lose a very capable CY.

Would she be a good choice for next Pres?

[humanist]

You go girl !!!!

However, we ought to stop caring about TC's also because they clearly do not care about the rest of the Cypriot society.

[kimon07]

You go girl !!!!

However, we ought to stop caring about TC's also because they clearly do not care about the rest of the Cypriot society.

I will disagree to that. I do not think real TCs are free to express their feelings or to act according to their beliefs. Prisoners in their own land they are. I am certain they would go for a united state with a European constitution and strong minority protection guarantees.

[kimon07]

Like VP likes to state, "THE BULLY GOT BULLIED AND THAT IS WHY..." EVERYBODY IS NOW AGAINST HIM:
The EU
The US
Russia
France
Israel
Iran
Syria
and of course, that capricious little "half country" CYPRUS.