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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the recent massacre in Darayya, Syria, 29.08.12

August 30, 2012

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, stated Wednesday 29.8.12 in response to the recent of killings civilians in the city of Darayya, in Syria:

“I am extremely disturbed by reports of the recent, brutal massacre in Darayya, Syria, involving civilian population, including women and young children. If the reports are confirmed, then I would characterize these killings as a heinous act, amounting to crimes against humanity, which should be investigated immediately in an independent and impartial manner. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Intercommunal Talks, News

Post Vacancy in Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the UN

August 27, 2012

The Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Department of Archives and Communications for the post of secretary, on a full-time basis and on local staff terms. Interested candidates must have very good command of English and Greek language, while knowledge and use of computer is essential. Technical knowledge in computers will be considered an additional asset. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2012, Cyprus at the UN, English, Press Releases

Cyprus participated in the Tenth United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names and the Twenty-Seventh Session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names held in New York

August 6, 2012

The Tenth United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names was held at the UN headquarters in New York from 31 July until 9 August, and the Twenty-Seventh Session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names was held in New York on 30 July and 10 August 2012. At the Conference and the Session, 110 countries with 280 delegates, special agencies, intergovernmental organizations, international organizations and relevant scientific observers participated. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2012, Cyprus at the UN, English, Press Releases

Η Κύπρος στη Δέκατη Διάσκεψη των Ηνωμένων Εθνών για την Τυποποίηση Γεωγραφικών Ονομάτων, 31 Ιουλίου- 9 Αυγούστου 2012, Νέα Υόρκη

August 6, 2012

Συνήλθε στην έδρα του ΟΗΕ η Δέκατη Διάσκεψη των Ηνωμένων Εθνών για την Τυποποίηση Γεωγραφικών Ονομάτων στην Νέα Υόρκη από 31 Ιουλίου μέχρι και 9 Αυγούστου και η Εικοστή Έβδομη Σύνοδος της Ομάδας Εμπειρογνωμόνων των Ηνωμένων Εθνών για τα Γεωγραφικά Ονόματα στην Νέα Υόρκη στις 30 Ιουλίου και στις 10 Αυγούστου 2012. Στην Διάσκεψη και στη Σύνοδο έλαβαν μέρος 110 χώρες με 280 αντιπροσώπους, ειδικά πρακτορεία, διακυβερνητικοί οργανισμοί, διεθνείς σχετικοί επιστημονικοί οργανισμοί και παρατηρητές. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2012, Cyprus at the UN, Press Releases, Ελληνικά

Response by Mr. Prodromos Vasiliou, Head of Delegation of Cyprus to the 10th UN Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names to the Turkish Delegation

August 6, 2012

Thank you Mr. Chairman

Please allow me to express our regret for the content, as well as the nature of the intervention by the distinguished delegate of Turkey. As you may remember from time to time Turkey intervenes to submit political views, instead of constructing ones for the success of the aim and functions of the UN Conferences and UNGEGN for the Standardization of Geographical Names. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 66th Session of the UN General Assembly, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Cyprus PR Emiliou and EU Commissioner Georgieva sign Food Assistance Convention on behalf of the European Union

August 1, 2012

New York, 1 August 2012

Today, Cyprus’ Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Nicholas Emiliou, and European Union Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, Kristalina Georgieva, co-signed the new Food Assistance Convention on behalf of the European Union. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2012, Cyprus at the UN, English, Press Releases

ECOSOC General Segment on Advancement of women

July 27, 2012

Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by Mr. Stelios Makriyiannis, First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations, at the ECOSOC General Segment on “Social and Human Rights Questions” focusing on “Advancement of women,” July 27, 2012

Mr President,

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The Acceding Country Croatia[1], the Candidate Countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, Montenegro*, Iceland[2]and Serbia, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this declaration. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 66th Session of the UN General Assembly, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Cyprus becomes the 25th UN Member-State to sign the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communication procedure, 27 July, 2012

July 27, 2012

The Republic of Cyprus became on Friday the 25th country to sign the UN Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communication procedure. H.E. Ambassador Nicholas Emiliou, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, signed the Protocol on behalf of the Government of Cyprus at a special ceremony at UN Headquarters in New York. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2012, Cyprus at the UN, English, Press Releases

ECOSOC General Segment on Social Development

July 26, 2012

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the EU and its MemberStates.

The Acceding Country Croatia[1], the Candidate Countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, Montenegro*and Serbia, the Countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this declaration. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 66th Session of the UN General Assembly, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements

Statement on behalf of the EU by Mrs. Maria Zoupaniotis, Counsellor of Cyprus Mission to the UN, on Population and Tax matters at General Segment of ECOSOC

July 25, 2012

Item 13: Economic and environmental questions

Wednesday, 25 July, afternoon

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the EU and its Member States. The Acceding country Croatia*, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, Montenegro*, Iceland** and Serbia*, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement.

Allow me to make a couple points on the sub-items population and development and international cooperation in tax matters. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 66th Session of the UN General Assembly, Cyprus at the UN, Policy Statements