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07-07-2024 09:22

Written statement by the Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, as regards the open letter of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General on Cyprus

From the outset, the prime concern and priority of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, has been to break the deadlock, to resume talks from where they were discontinued in Crans-Montana as well as to achieve a definitive solution to the Cyprus problem, based on the agreed framework by the relevant United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolutions for a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality.Our initiatives aimed at creating conditions, conducive ...

20-06-2024 15:28

Statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis

Any public allegations that refer to an involvement of Cyprus, through its infrastructure or its territory, in the event of a confrontation that relates to Lebanon are totally groundless. Cyprus has never facilitated and will not facilitate any aggressive action or attack against any country.Cyprus is a credible enabler of stability and an acknowledged regional hub for humanitarian operations, based on excellent relations with all the countries in the region.Cyprus’ profile is based on its ...

14-06-2024 10:10

Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the appointment of the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, exercising the powers conferred by the Constitution, has appointed Dr Nicholas A. Ioannides as the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection.The establishment of the Deputy Ministry is an important milestone for our country in relation to the effective management of the migration issue.President Christodoulides expressed his sincere gratitude to the Minister of Interior, Mr Konstantinos Ioannou, and his colle...

19-04-2024 16:42

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30-01-2024 12:24

Statements by the Government Spokesman following the meeting of the President of the Republic with the UN Secretary-General’s envoy on Cyprus

“If there is the same political will on the other side, the negotiations can resume very soon,” the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, said today.In his statements to journalists, following the meeting of the President of the Republic with the personal envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms María Angela Holguín Cuéllar, at the Presidential Palace, the Spokesman stated, “The first meeting of the President of the Republic with the UN Secretary-General’...

08-01-2024 10:17

Statements by the Government Spokesman on the government reshuffle

The government spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, made the following statement to journalists this morning at the Presidential Palace.“The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Christodoulides, exercising the powers granted to him by the Constitution, has decided to make the following changes in the composition of the members of the Government:Mr Vasilis Palmas is appointed Minister of Defence;Ms Maria Panayiotou is appointed Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environme...

06-12-2023 12:47

Media briefing by the Government Spokesman

The Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, held a media briefing at the Presidential Palace today.In his opening statement at the media briefing, Mr Letymbiotis said: “The Republic of Cyprus has given today its consent regarding the appointment of a personality, proposed by the United Nations Secretary-General, as an envoy with the aim of exploring the prospect of resuming negotiations for the Cyprus problem, within the agreed framework and in accordance with the UN Security Coun...

05-12-2023 18:03

Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the visits of the President of the Republic to Egypt and Jordan

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, visited Cairo, Egypt, today, where he held a meeting with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. During the meeting of the two leaders, discussions centred around the situation in the region, the shared will and vision for de-escalation of the crisis, as well as the commitment to seeking a political solution based on the Resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.President Christodoulides referred to the timeless, crucial role that Eg...

29-11-2023 17:40

Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, with regard to the decision of the Council of Ministers to provide assistance to Gaza

As part of the response by the Republic of Cyprus to provide humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip, Cyprus has decided to contribute by donating medical aid and consumables. The Council of Ministers approved the donation of 70 types of medicines worth €79,414.90 and 4 types of consumables valued at €15,218.An additional financial aid amounting to 1.1 million euros, which the President of the Republic announced at the Paris Conference, will be channeled through ...

28-11-2023 13:18

Excerpt of today’s media briefing by the Government Spokesman on the recent violation of the status quo in Agios Dometios

The Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, held a media briefing at the Presidential Palace today.In his opening statement at the media briefing, Mr Letymbiotis, inter alia, said: "The Turkish occupation regime is attempting to create new faits accomplis within the buffer zone, in the area of Agios Dometios this time. On Monday afternoon, a number of soldiers of the Turkish occupation forces entered the buffer zone in the Agios Dometios area, and a small group of soldiers install...

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