Greek minister "not optimistic" on Cyprus talks

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 21:18

'Greece's deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday he was not optimistic about current talks on reuniting Cyprus, describing the latest Turkish Cypriot proposals as "a step back." '



Full transcript here:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61350W20100204



AJ

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 21:27

Dear AJ



if Mr Talat is proposing anything other than " a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation " he is wasting the UN's time and will simply prolong the isolation of things 'TRNC'..



I can appreciate he has to carry as many votes as possible, but no matter who represents TCs ( or GCs ) that is the only workable deal in town



This status quo might suit you.. but does it help the average TC ?

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 21:27

Isn't it funny Dave, almost every article that's been published lately, providing statements from various ministers, hints at pessimism on the talks.

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 21:39

Mark

' This status quo might suit you.. but does it help the average TC ?'



Nothing 'suits me' because I cannot control major events in my life so they happen and I adapt. Here is a fact of life for you Mark: The Turkish Cypriot people just want to get on with their lives but unfortunately the Greek Cypriots do not want them to. If you can convince me that this statement is not true (and if you are allowed back into the TRNC) then the first beer is on me but not in the 'mambo' sense.

AJ

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 22:10

No reply Mark?

Jetski


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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 22:24

A very sound point AJ. Just wish the rest of the world understood.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 22:25

RE msg 2, 6xm: (...) This status quo might suit you.. but does it help the average TC ? (...)

=> I'm touched! And this from you, a propagandist for the RoC case pur sang! Don't make me laugh, Marky.

LondonCypriot


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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 23:26

What the Turkish Cypriots really do need to do now is start to make business with other countries such as Israel, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, perhaps Libya. Maybe too much time has been wasted playing with the hands of the EU.

MUSIN M


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Message Posted:
04/02/2010 23:36

sorry ,did someone say talat is wasting

the un,s time ,hmm so it,s not the gc,s,maybe 2004 was the tc,s wasting time ,silly remarks .



the gc,s do not want anyone ,most people now recognize this ,which gives them less hiding places.



london cypriot



i agree 100%



Musin

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Message Posted:
05/02/2010 00:49

Dear AJ,



re msg 4



You know very well what I meant.. 'TRNC' / TR remainng outside the EU !



'The Turkish Cypriot people just want to get on with their lives but unfortunately the Greek Cypriots do not want them to.'



Not exactly true.. the GCs want to be able to live, and work throughout the island like a TC can do !



" If you can convince me that this statement is not true (and if you are allowed back into the TRNC) then the first beer is on me but not in the 'mambo' sense. "



;)



BTW AJ.. reminding me of 'not responding' is ironic.. during my 'little brea'k you have failed to address at least two questions on 'TRNC' VO and were directly reminded of one of them by Gooligan ! ... That is nearly a month ago.. You know VERY well that most members complain I respond too much ... [ 'GC propaganda' ))))) (Hans) ]

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
05/02/2010 00:52

re msg 7 Hans



Already addressed in the last section of my msg 10 ! ;) ... Seven years on you are still contending that my views - that aren't welcomed by GC boards, either- viz; bi-zonal ,federated solution ( similar to Annan ) are 'biased .. ))))))

mmmmmm



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Message Posted:
05/02/2010 00:53

BTW AJ, why on earth wouldn't I be able to go where I choose in Cyprus.. some sort of risk to 'National security' ? ;)

CyprusChill


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Message Posted:
05/02/2010 06:11

A step back even further ... the poor old Greeks in the EU ... SKINT !!



Turkey looks a better foe ..

CyprusChill


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Message Posted:
05/02/2010 06:31

1950's 1960's 1974' peace invasion and prevention of further genocide and (murder of british and irish troops ENOSIS EOKA)



2010 Oil and Gas Pipelines, potential x 2 from Locations through Turkey to the West.

Troodo


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Message Posted:
05/02/2010 08:28

Through Turkey via TRNC to the West?