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EU wording difference in relation to Cyprus problem solution

Postby Kifeas » Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:26 pm

Wording differences between Turkey’s negotiating framework and EU counter declaration.

Did anyone else notice the following difference between the EU counter declaration and Turkey’s negotiating framework, in relation to the solution of the Cyprus problem?

Paragraph 7 of the EU counter declaration reads as follows:
“In the context of this declaration, the European Community and its Member States agree on the importance of supporting the efforts of the UN Secretary General to bring about a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem in line with relevant UNSCRs and the principles on which the EU is founded, and that a just and lasting settlement will contribute to peace, stability and harmonious relations in the region.”



Paragraph 6 of Turkey’s negotiating framework reads as follows:

“The advancement of the negotiations will be guided by Turkey's progress in preparing for accession, within a framework of economic and social convergence and with reference to the Commission's reports in paragraph 2. This progress will be measured in particular against the following requirements:
………………………………………………………………………………
-Turkey's continued support for efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem within the UN framework and in line with the principles on which the Union is founded, including steps to contribute to a favourable climate for a comprehensive settlement, and progress in the normalisation of bilateral relations between Turkey and all EU Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus.”

Does anyone know why there is this change in the wording and whether it constitutes any difference in meanings, in one way or another?
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Postby Piratis » Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:24 am

For me the first one is much stronger than the second.
The first one says explicitly that the solution should be in line with the UN Resolutions, while the second says that they solution should be within the "UN framework" which sounds much more vague to me.
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Postby Bananiot » Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:39 am

This tyrrany of words is killing me. If you want to bury something you can easily do it under a tonne of words. Surely this is not the way to go about finding a solution to our problem and since words can be interpreted in many ways, the word game can only prolong the solution. Those that play the game are basically guilty of not wanting to solve the issue.
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