Obama and Erdogan Discuss Cyprus Issue

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Obama and Erdogan Discuss Cyprus Issue

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President Barack Obama raised the issue of Cyprus during a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the sidelines of an international meeting in Seoul, Korea, against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

US President Barack Obama raised the issue of Cyprus during a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the sidelines of an international meeting in Seoul, Korea, against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Raising the issue was a commitment Obama had taken towards the Cypriot government, Archbishop Demetrios and the leader

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March 26, 2012

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3 readers comments


1. Philip Vorgias wrote on March 26, 2012 12:35 PM	Sounds like the Obama Administration is hearing our anger over lack of support for Hellenic issues. But just 'bringing it up' with Erdogan-while praising him with every other word-isn't enough. Turkey needs to come to the table on the talks and push 'trnc' to negotiate in good faith. Finally, there is the matter of 38 years preventing Cypriots from using their property in the north. Who is going to pay for the Damages resulting from that? Just giving the property back, in decrepit condition and not accepting responsibility for preventing it's use for 38 years is insufficient. One way or another the rightful property owners must be compensated for their damages. Anything less than that is not justice.

2. Niko Seretis wrote on March 26, 2012 4:29 PM	Just words from both politicians. Election year for Obama and Erdogan was probably asked to help out with the cause since Obama and he are BFF's.

3. Philip Vorgias wrote on March 26, 2012 10:54 PM	You're probably right, Niko. That's why we need to measure support in DEEDS and not in words. My vote is still on the table for whichever main party candidate wants to earn it, but I won't be swayed by empty words, I want to see accomplishments-and well before November. We'll see who's really interested in our votes!
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