Morning ladies and gentlemen just to say a quick word, we’re halfway through the Council’s business but I’m leaving, I’ll just say a word on the two issues we’ve been discussing in informal consultations this morning, one is Cyprus. [Read more…]
Archives for September 2001
Press Statement concerning Cyprus by the U.K. Permanent Representative to the U.N. following consultations of the Security Council
September 26, 2001
Press Statement concerning Cyprus by the President of the Security Council
September 26, 2001
Council members heard a briefing from Alvaro de Soto, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, today. They commended the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser for their efforts and the initiatives they have taken since November 1999 to move the process forward, including an invitation to the leaders to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement in New York this month. [Read more…]
Press Statement on Cyprus by the President of the Security Council, Jean-David Levitte
September 26, 2001
Council members heard a briefing from Alvaro de Soto, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, today. They commended the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser for their efforts and the initiatives they have taken since November 1999 to move the process forward, including an invitation to the leaders to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement in New York this month. [Read more…]
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos to the the United Nations General Assembly on the Report of the Secretary General on the work of the Organization
September 25, 2001
I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on your election as President of the 56th session of the General Assembly. I am certain that your long experience and proven diplomatic skills will successfully guide the work of this august body to a fruitful conclusion. [Read more…]
Statement by the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning accusations made by Former CIA Director James Woosley in “La Repubblica” newspaper
September 19, 2001
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus expresses its great surprise and concern at allegations made by former CIA chief James Woosley during an interview to the Italian daily La Republica published today (18.9.01). [Read more…]
Statement by Ambassador Sotirios Zackheos, Chairman of the Host Country Committee on Terrorist Attacks
September 17, 2001
“On behalf of the United Nations diplomatic community, and in the name of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, I would like to echo the sense of outrage felt in the hearts and minds of all humanity at the tragic and senseless loss of human life and property which have resulted from the heinous acts of terrorism inflicted upon our host city and country. [Read more…]
Statement by the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the terrorist attacks on the U.S.
September 12, 2001
Yesterday the world watched with horror the massive destruction and suffering caused by the shocking events that took place in the United States of America. [Read more…]
Message from the President of Cyprus concerning terrorist attacks on the U.S.
September 11, 2001
I have learned of the abhorrent terrorist attacks on innocent civilian targets in New York City and Washington, D.C. upon my arrival in Montreal where my airplane, on the way to New York, was diverted. [Read more…]
Message from the Foreign Minister of Cyprus concerning terrorist attacks on the U.S.
September 11, 2001
As I happened to be in New York I watched with abhorrence the cowardly terrorist attacks against New York and Washington. [Read more…]
Acting President of the Republic of Cyprus expresses his condolences to the President of the United States
September 11, 2001
Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives Mr. Dimitris Christofias sent today the following telegraph to the President of the United States Mr. George Bush: [Read more…]