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Statement by the Permanent Representative – Sixth Committee – October 16, 2017

October 17, 2017

Agenda Item 80: United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law

United Nations Headquarters

Mr. Chairman,

Cyprus associates itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks:

At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary General for his Report regarding the implementation of the Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law. Let me also express our gratitude [Read more…]

Filed Under: 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Statement by Amb. Korneliou – Disarmament and International Security – October 9 2017

October 9, 2017

First Committee – General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items

UN Headquarters

Mr. Chairman,

At the outset, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the chairmanship of the First Committee.

I am convinced that your rich diplomatic experience will be an asset in the work of this Committee and I can assure you of the full support and cooperation of my delegation. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Προεδρικές Εκλογές 2018 – Εκλογικά Κέντρα Εξωτερικού

October 4, 2017

Εν όψει των Προεδρικών Εκλογών του 2018, πληροφορείστε ότι εάν είστε εγγεγραμμένοι στους εκλογικούς καταλόγους της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας και επιθυμείτε να ψηφίσετε στο πλησιέστερο εκλογικό κέντρο του εξωτερικού, θα πρέπει να συμπληρώσετε τη δήλωση μέχρι τις 18/12/2017 και να την αποστείλετε στην Υπηρεσία Εκλογών [ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο: [Read more…]

Filed Under: About Cyprus, News

Statement by President Anastasiades – 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly

September 21, 2017

United Nations Headquarters. 21 September 2017

Mr. President,

Your Excellencies,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

At the outset, I wish to convey my Government’s congratulations to Mr. Miroslav Lajčák (Λάιτζακ) on his election as President of the General Assembly for its 72^ndSession and assure of our unwavering support on his mission. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Policy Statements

Statement by the Permanent Representative Amb. Korneliou – Security Council – UN Peacekeeping Operations

August 29, 2017

Security Council Open Debate: UN Peacekeeping Operations: Their potential contribution to the overarching goal of sustaining peace

United Nations – 29 August 2017

Mr. President,

I would like to start by congratulating the Egyptian Presidency of the Security Council for organizing this important and timely debate. Cyprus aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and would like to add the following remarks in its national capacity. [Read more…]

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Minister Kouyialis addresses the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

July 19, 2017

Statement delivered by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, H.E. Mr. Nicos Kouyialis at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

United Nations, 19 July 2017

Excellencies,

Resolution 70/1 through which the World Leaders have adopted the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development is the bedrock on which all countries of the world will base their future development. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Minister Kouyialis, Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

June 6, 2017

United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Plenary Meeting , 6 June 2017

Excellencies, Ministers, Distinguished Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a great pleasure to take part in this conference, which brings us all here today to discuss, exchange views and ensure the continuity of our efforts for the protection and conservation of our seas and oceans. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Minister Nicos Kouyialis, Partnership Dialogue: Addressing Marine Pollution, June 5, 2017

June 5, 2017

United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Excellencies, Ministers, Distinguished Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen,

This Conference on the Oceans to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14, could not be held at a more appropriate time. Although the need for protection of our Oceans and Seas has long been recognized, unfortunately international efforts for their protection have been disproportionately limited compared to their importance for the continuation of life on earth. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Statement by Permanent Representative Kornelios Korneliou – Security Council – Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

May 26, 2017

Open Debate Under the Theme “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, Including Healthcare in Conflict”

Security Council, 25 May 2017

Mr President,

At the outset, allow me to commend you for organizing this open debate on the always pertinent issue of the “Protection of civilians in armed conflict, including healthcare in conflict”. Cyprus subscribes to the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add the following in its national capacity. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, About Cyprus, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, 15-19 May 2017

May 17, 2017

18th Meeting of the UN Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea – The Effects of Climate Change on Oceans

The Permanent Representative of Cyprus, H.E. Ambassador Kornelios Korneliou and the Permanent Representative of Peru to the UN, H.E. Ambassador Gustavo Meza-Cuadra opened on 15^th of May, the 18th meeting of the UN Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea. The meeting will take place from 15-19 May 2017 at the UN Headquarters in New York, under the theme “The Effects of Climate Change on Oceans.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2017, About Cyprus, English, Press Releases