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09-01-2024 20:27
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the event on United Nations and Human Rights, organised by the United Nations’ Association of Cyprus
At the outset, I wish to extend my appreciation to the President of the United Nations’ Association of Cyprus, Dr Christos Theodoulou, for organising today’s event on United Nations and Human Rights.It is also with distinct pleasure that I welcome you here, at the Presidential Palace, a fact that is indicative of the significance that we all attach to the vital role of the United Nations.On 24 October 2023 we marked the United Nations Day and the 78th anniversary of the entry into force of ...
06-01-2024 13:53
Statements by the President of the Republic, following the celebrations on Epiphany Day
“When I have something specific to announce, I will do so”, the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said today in reply to a question on the Government reshuffle.During statements to the Press, in Larnaka, following the celebrations on Epiphany Day, the President of the Republic said: “Many happy returns, Happy New Year, may the light of Epiphany be with us all, so that we may face the numerous challenges that lie ahead of us. I strongly hold the view that through collective...
02-01-2024 13:56
Written statement by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides
The Republic of Cyprus' initiative to provide humanitarian aid to the population of Gaza via the Amalthea plan was launched today.From the outset, the Republic of Cyprus initiated an effort to establish a reliable mechanism for the collection, storing and safe shipping of humanitarian aid cargoes, based on the available infrastructure and strategic political relationships with all parties involved.The international community now has a viable option at its disposal for sending further humani...
31-12-2023 19:00
Televised message by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, on the occasion of the New Year 2024
Fellow compatriots,In this first New Year’s message that I address as the President of the Republic of Cyprus, I am fully aware of the obligation and the profound responsibility towards the country and the people, whom I deeply respect.The dawning of 2024 finds our country facing many challenges; first and foremost is, of course, the need to solve our national problem, end the occupation and achieve the liberation and reunification of our country.The new year marks fifty years since the il...
21-12-2023 14:44
Statements by the President of the Republic on the sidelines of his visit at 'Michalis Kailis' military camp
“At the beginning of the year, I will announce the negotiating team for the Cyprus problem and I will convene the National Council to inform them, immediately following the announcements to be made by the Secretary-General (SG) of the United Nations (UN),” said the President, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, today.In statements to the Media on the sidelines of his visit at 'Michalis Kailis' military camp, in view of the Christmas and New Year holidays, and in response to a journalist's observation ...
19-12-2023 11:49
The President of the Republic signed the Book of Condolence for the late Amir of the State of Kuwait
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, signed today the Book of Condolence opened at the Embassy of Kuwait in Nicosia for the passing away of the late Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Nawal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In his message, the President of the Republic wrote the following: “It is with profound sorrow that I express my deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the Government and the people of the State of Kuwait over the loss of the late Amir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahm...
17-12-2023 11:53
Statements by the President of the Republic
The appointment of the United Nations Secretary-General's envoy will go into effect as of the 1st of the new year, said the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, today.In statements to the Media, the President of the Republic said that he agrees with certain decisions of the European Council, such as Ukraine’s and some other countries’ EU course, but he expressed his disagreement and concern about the way certain decisions were taken, as well as about the fact that that it was...
15-12-2023 14:04
Statements by the President of the Republic upon arrival at the European Council Summit in Brussels, 15 December 2023
Upon arrival at the European Council Summit in Brussels, the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, made the following statement:“I hope that we will have a substantive discussion about developments in the Middle East. I hope we can come to conclusions on this very important issue. As I mentioned yesterday, any other outcome would be a failure for the European Union (EU). We cannot have a war in our neighbourhood, a humanitarian crisis, and not be able to reach a common approac...
14-12-2023 14:16
Statements by the President of the Republic on the sidelines of the European Council in Brussels
Upon arrival at the venue of the European Council in Brussels, the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, called the European Council session a difficult one.Speaking to journalists, President Christodoulides stated, “We have a difficult European Council with several issues on which there are divergent views among Member States. Certainly, the revision of the multiannual financial framework is the issue that is expected to dominate in the discussions. We hope there will be a co...
11-12-2023 21:30
Statements by the President of the Republic on the sidelines of the Reception hosted by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General at Ledra Palace, Lefkosia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, described the announcement made this evening by the Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General in Cyprus, Mr Colin Stewart, that the Secretary General will soon announce the appointment of an envoy for the Cyprus problem, as significant.In statements he made to the Media on the sidelines of the reception held at Ledra Palace, hosted by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Cyprus, which was ...
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