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10-10-2024 10:49

Speech of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the WISTA AGM/Conference

Your Excellency, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), my dear friend Arsenio,With Arsenio we were in London together back in 2002, as young diplomats and we are very proud not only for your election, but for your great work at the IMO, so I am very proud to welcome you to Cyprus,Ladies and Gentlemen, dear friends,It is an honour for my country, for Cyprus to host your Annual General Meeting and Conference, and indeed it is a great pleasure for me personally t...

02-10-2024 12:18

The President of the Republic received a congratulatory message from the UN Secretary-General on the occasion of the anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus

The President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides has received a congratulatory message from the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Mr Antonio Guterres, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus.In his message, the UN Secretary-General stated: “The United Nations joins in celebrating with the people of the Republic of Cyprus on this special day. This is a moment to remember the importance of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, tackl...

01-10-2024 19:05

Televised message of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Cyprus on October 1st

Fellow compatriots,This year marks 64 years since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus. It is a peak moment in the long History of our country, as a result of timeless struggles of our people that culminated in the anti-colonial struggle, leading to the independence of our country.The day of celebration of the Republic of Cyprus is also a day of remembrance, honour and awe to all those who, with their struggle and sacrifices, managed to make Cyprus an independent and sovereign state....

25-09-2024 18:51

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the plenary of the United Nations General Assembly

United Nations, New York Madam President,Your Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, At the outset, I wish to congratulate His Excellency Ambassador Philemon Yang for his election as President of the 79th Session of the General Assembly. Rest assured, Mr President, of Cyprus’ steadfast support for your mission. Your Excellencies, I humbly stood at this podium for the first time last year. My main premise then was that the United Nations (UN) Charter is not a reality. It is a promise. A sacr...

23-09-2024 17:40

National Statement by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the UN “Summit for the Future”

United Nations, New York, 23 September 2024Last year’s Summit marked the beginning of a new phase, as we collectively committed to accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We reaffirmed our commitment to the 2030 Agenda as our primary framework for addressing the multifaceted crises facing humanity.This year is another pivotal moment, as we should reinvigorate global efforts to secure a sustainable future for all.Climate change, inequality, and conflict ar...

17-09-2024 20:18

Remarks by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the reception of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Proclamation of the People's Republic of China

It is with great pleasure that I am here today to join the celebrations on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the People’s Republic of China.Over the course of its history, China has gone through extraordinary domestic developments with clear vision and foresight. Its unprecedented economic performance, its bold evolution in infrastructure and science, its leading role in technology, and manufacturing; all of these amount to a journey that yielded growth, success and...

09-09-2024 16:09

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the ceremony for receiving the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Republic of France, Ms Clélia Chevrier Kolačko

Your Excellency,It is with distinct pleasure that I receive today your Letters of Credence appointing you as the new Ambassador of the French Republic to the Republic of Cyprus, as well as the Letters of Recall of your distinguished predecessor. As the new Ambassador of France that is a most valuable friend and closest partner within the European Union and beyond, especially in times of uncertainty, may I assure you that my Government will provide you with every assistance in the performance...

09-09-2024 16:04

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the ceremony for receiving the credentials of the new Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Mr Yousef Sultan Laram

Your Excellency,It is with distinct pleasure and sincere feelings of friendship that I receive today your Letters of Credence appointing you as the new Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Cyprus. I wish to assure you that my Government and the people of the Republic of Cyprus will provide you with every assistance in the performance of your high duties, aiming at further deepening the already excellent bilateral relations between our two countries.Your Excellency,It is appa...

09-09-2024 15:59

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the ceremony for receiving the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Republic of Finland, Ms Päivi Peltokoski

Your Excellency,It is a great pleasure to receive your Letters of Credence, appointing you as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the Republic of Cyprus. I wish to express my sincere congratulations for your appointment as well as to wish you every success in the exercise of your new duties. I assure you that both myself and my Government will provide any necessary assistance to further the bilateral relations of our two countries.Your Excellency,Despite the geographical dista...

09-09-2024 15:57

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the ceremony for receiving the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr Willem Wouter Plomp

Your Excellency, It is with sincere pleasure that I receive your Letters of Credence, appointing you as the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Cyprus. I wish to express my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for every success in the exercise of your important duties, while assuring you that both myself and my Government will provide you with every assistance necessary so that your tenure will be highly constructive and fruitful.Your Excellency,We are particularly ple...

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