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[georgios100]

Would it be even possible to form a Bi-Partisan committee to handle negotiations and eventually solve Cyprob?

Don't know if ever attempted before in Cyprus but this committee is the perfect tool to relieve all political parties from the "cost" involved
while engaged in talks... Christofias is as good as dead after Green tree 2(as opposition claims). It is clear, who ever wins the next elections will be "fair game"
to the remaining election losers.

In fact, even the TCs could follow suit and have their own committee formed in order to get this 38 year old problem finally sorted out.

Would the political parties agree to something like this?

[Bananiot]

Excellent idea, but don't expect unanimity. So, instead of a bi-partisan committee, the will of the majority should forge the GC proposals. In this case, if this is what the majority wants, there will be no axe to grind.

[humanist]

The British will never stand for it, because they want their bases on Cyprus just as much as the Turks do theirs. No bi-partisan.

As it emerged that Cherrie Blair's cousin runs a good business in the North in real estate. fat chance of getting there unethical rich Brit's to do anything positive for the people of Cyprus.

[georgios100]

So the Brits would object to a Bi-Partisan committee... this is a new one!
If the Cypriot parties do form this committee, the Brits have no power to control it.
Simply, the Brits just don't have this kinda muscle anymore so... buzz off!

[georgios100]

Excellent idea, but don't expect unanimity. So, instead of a bi-partisan committee, the will of the majority should forge the GC proposals. In this case, if this is what the majority wants, there will be no axe to grind.

My point exactly! But within the committee... the majority amongst its members. No harm done to the political parties.
I believe the "too many chiefs not enough indians" is the real issue... meaning that the ruling party by majority of the vote cannot make a deal with the TC side without being called traitors of the state.

[wyoming cowboy]

After these talks fail to materialize anything, the Greek cyp leadership should NOT negotiate with the Turkish leader who was elected by turkish settlers, and demand that the real tc choose a leader that only represents them......

[georgios100]

The TC side failed to resolve Cyprob just like our side did.

Cyprob is too big and too important to be tackled by one political party from each side.

A collective effort of all political forces is needed to create this committee. After 38 years, a Bi-Partisan approach is imminent and must be composed of nation builders/technocrats/economists/socialists/judges/city planners etc. As soon as this committee is formed, politicians must step down and resume other duties in government or opposition work. The final product of the committee to be submitted to parliament for discussion and approval. Referendums to follow.

The politicians had their chances and failed. Time to step aside and let the experts do what they do best.

Of course, most likely, another 38 years may pass by with no progress to show for. Who is to blame? Take a wild guess...