United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security

United Nations, 13 October 2015

Mr. President,

My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the European Union and would like to make some remarks in its national capacity.

UN SC resolution 1325 and its follow-up resolutions have been instrumental in promoting the Women, Peace and Security [Read more…]

70th Session of the United Nations General Assemblly

Agenda Item 122 – Strengthening of the United Nations

UN Headquarters, 12 October 2015

Thank you Mr. President,

Let me at the outset thank you for organizing this meeting.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and would like to add the following in its national capacity.  [Read more…]

United Nations General Assembly

Informal interactive dialogue on the

Report of the Secretary-General on the Responsibility to Protect: A vital and enduring commitment: Implementing the responsibility to protect

United Nations, 8 September 2015

Mr. President,

 I would like to thank you for convening this timely interactive dialogue.  Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the European Union. [Read more…]

United Nations Headquarters, 29 September 2015

Mr. President,

I wish to congratulate you on your election as President of the 70^th session of the UN General Assembly and I would like to convey my Government’s full support in the exercise of Your duties.  [Read more…]

GLOBAL LEADERS MEETING on Achieving Gender Equality and Women’s empowerment, co-hosted by President of China and UN Secretary-General

United Nations Headquarters, 27 September 2015

Mr. Chair,

Dear colleagues,

Ladies and Gentlemen 

It is an honour for me to participate in this august forum. I wish to thank the President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping and the Secretary- General of the UN, Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, for this timely initiative. [Read more…]