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[Bananiot]

You haven't got the faintest of what we are dealing with. We behaved like this pre 1974 and look at us now. By the way, read about a certain conference that was completed in Istanbul yesterday and what the American representative had to say about the hydrocarbons and you just might begin to get an idea of how the real world functions.

[Me Ed]

You haven't got the faintest of what we are dealing with. We behaved like this pre 1974 and look at us now. By the way, read about a certain conference that was completed in Istanbul yesterday and what the American representative had to say about the hydrocarbons and you just might begin to get an idea of how the real world functions.

May I remind you that the RoC has acted legally and signed the UN Convention on the law of the sea and Turkey has not.

This does not mean that Turkey is somehow exempt from the Convention, but rather faces international isolation on this matter and has zero say in the agreed EEZ of it's neighbours.

Turkey is at a crossroads at the moment as it is no longer the "golden-boy" of NATO, and has lost any leverage it ever had over its neighbours because of this special status.

Quite simply, Turkey has to choose whether to follow its on-going disastrous foreign policy, or align itself with the rest of the civilised world.

[kurupetos]

Let's hope Cypriots will not vote for incompetent idiots in the future.

[supporttheunderdog]

Let's hope Cypriots will not vote for incompetent idiots in the future.

But most of those standing for election are incompetants or they would have a real job......

[kurupetos]

Let's hope Cypriots will not vote for incompetent idiots in the future.

But most of those standing for election are incompetants or they would have a real job......

One of them is a prince. Why work?

[repulsewarrior]

You haven't got the faintest of what we are dealing with. We behaved like this pre 1974 and look at us now. By the way, read about a certain conference that was completed in Istanbul yesterday and what the American representative had to say about the hydrocarbons and you just might begin to get an idea of how the real world functions.

...why not enlighten us with a link?

[kimon07]

...why not enlighten us with a link?

Could not find anything about the East Med in it.

Poneman: Turkey plays key role in providing energy security
http://www.todayszaman.com/news-283430- ... urity.html


13 June 2012 / TODAY’S ZAMAN WITH WIRES, İSTANBUL

US Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman emphasized on Tuesday that Turkey plays a key role in providing energy security to Europe and praised its handling of the responsibility, which is unavoidable due to the country’s strategic location.
Poneman, speaking at the 31st annual conference of the Turkish-American Council, which began on Monday in Washington, D.C., remarked that Turkey stands at a “vital intersection” in the maintenance of energy flow to Europe and the provision of the energy demands of its people. Noting that Turkey has strengthened its economy, and in the meantime emerged as a strategic transit location for the transport of oil and natural gas supply to consumers, he explained Turkey has played its inevitable role in ensuring energy security in an efficient way. “If security and economy are the pillars of partnership between the US and Turkey, energy lies at the heart of the partnership,” he stated. The deputy secretary stressed that both nations face difficulties in the energy field, such as dependency on natural resources, strengthening energy security and the struggle with the effects of climate change. However, he said, these complexities also bring opportunities. “In this context, the most recent and hopeful cooperation is on energy efficiency,” he commented. He also mentioned a project being prepared to cope with the energy demand of the increasing number of new companies in the country, creating a win-win situation for both domestic and international companies.
Reminding participants that many critics thought the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline (BTC) would not be achieved, Poneman stated, “BTC was achieved as a product of the vision of the states and companies.” In addition to pledging continued US support to pipelines passing through Turkey, he implied the pipelines carry major growth potential, with the expansion of routes and diversification of sources, while creating a more competitive European gas market.
Poneman emphasized that since US President Barack Obama’s visit to Turkey, his first overseas visit in the role, important progress had been made to implement the vision of the US for US-Turkey relations. He explained that security composes the main foundation of ties between the countries, and that both nations had made major contributions to peace and stability in troubled regions around the world as active NATO members, in addition to increasing cooperation in the fight against terror and other threats. Poneman stated that Turkey had made tremendous diplomatic efforts to resolve disagreements between Iran and Western nations stemming from Iran’s nuclear activities, and underlined Turkey’s hosting of critical talks between these countries.

[kimon07]

...why not enlighten us with a link?

Maybe because this is the link after all?

Illegal Bayrak television (12.06.12) reports…..

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Gordon: Energy resources in Cyprus must be used for the good of all persons living on the island
http://www.hri.org/news/cyprus/tcpr/201 ... pr.html#11

Illegal Bayrak television (12.06.12) reports that the United States Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon has stressed the need for using energy resources in Cyprus for the good of all persons living on the island.

He said the issue of energy resources should be considered and developed within the context of a possible comprehensive settlement.

In his speech delivered at the opening of the annual conference of the 31st American-Turkish Council in Washington D.C., the US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon said that developing the issue of energy resources in Cyprus will create a win-win situation for the whole region.

Gordon also expressed disappointment over the lack of sufficient progress in the Cyprus solution process, giving the message that more efforts are needed to be made by all parties concerned.

According to Bayrak, Gordon was quoted as saying: "I hope the Greek Cypriot side's EU term-presidency won't affect the Cyprus negotiations process or Turkey-EU relations"

[Bananiot]

The United States Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon has stressed the need for using energy resources in Cyprus for the good of all peoples living on the island. He said the issue of energy resources should be considered and developed within the context of a possible comprehensive settlement.

In his speech delivered at the opening of the annual conference of the 31st American-Turkish Council in Washington D.C., the US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon said that developing the issue of energy resources in Cyprus will create a win-win situation for the whole region.

Gordon also expressed disappointment over the lack of sufficient progress in the Cyprus solution process, giving the message that more efforts are needed to be made by all parties concerned.

Of course illegal Bayrak always tells lies, like the time when they said that the brave EOKA boys murdered 100 old people, women and children at Aloa, Maratha. Gordon never said such things and if you still believe otherwise, go to the USA depertment of Defense web site which never tells lies.

[B25]

The United States Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon has stressed the need for using energy resources in Cyprus for the good of all peoples living on the island. He said the issue of energy resources should be considered and developed within the context of a possible comprehensive settlement.

In his speech delivered at the opening of the annual conference of the 31st American-Turkish Council in Washington D.C., the US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon said that developing the issue of energy resources in Cyprus will create a win-win situation for the whole region.

Gordon also expressed disappointment over the lack of sufficient progress in the Cyprus solution process, giving the message that more efforts are needed to be made by all parties concerned.

Of course illegal Bayrak always tells lies, like the time when they said that the brave EOKA boys murdered 100 old people, women and children at Aloa, Maratha. Gordon never said such things and if you still believe otherwise, go to the USA depertment of Defense web site which never tells lies.

Bananiot, there was no mention of anyone telling lies, only what was reported. Why do you try to make further confrontation?

Bayrak is illegal by default and in anycase one should be wary of information from that source.

Wouldn't you agree??

I think you have it in for Kimn and this has blinded your senses to speak rationally. Just my opinion.

Have a nice day