Cypriot Jewellers Exhibit at International Jewellery Show in New York
Six Cypriot jewellery designers are presenting their creations at the annual JA International Jewelry Show that is taking place between the 25-28 of July, 2004 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City . [Read more…]
Diplomatic Relations Between Cyprus and Antigua and Barbuda
The Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations Ambassador Andreas Mavroyiannis and the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda Dr. John W. Ashe signed, on 22 July 2004 , a joint communiqué concerning the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and Antigua and Barbuda. [Read more…]
Proclamation by the State of New York on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Turkish Invasion in Cyprus
Whereas, the Empire State is proud to be home to one of the Nation’s largest populations of Greek Americans, many of whom trace their roots to Cyprus, and this community has added to the growth and development of our State and Nation, and continues to thrive as a result of the contributions made by its people in areas such as the arts, education, industry, business and community service. [Read more…]
Turkish Occupation in Cyprus Must End
July 20th 2004 marks the 30th year since Turkey invaded the Republic of Cyprus in 1974. Against all odds and contrary to the disastrous consequences of the Turkish invasion and continuing occupation, the Government of the Republic and the people of Cyprus , have managed, through a lengthy and colossal struggle, to rebuild Cyprus ’ injured economy and to reach admirable levels of social and economic advancement. [Read more…]
New confidence building measures
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus, in its effort to reduce tensions, enhance the climate of cooperation and confidence among the two communities, materializing its ultimate goal of the reunification of the country, has taken a series of measures that serve this purpose: [Read more…]
Secretary-General’s message to the Ministerial Conference of the Organization of the Islamic Conference
It gives me great pleasure to send my greetings to the Organization of the Islamic Conference. You meet at a difficult time for the international community. We face a crisis of collective security, and need to find our way to a system of rules that fully address today’s challenges – and that all countries respect. [Read more…]
S/RES/1548 (2004)
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11 June 2004
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Resolution 1548 (2004)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4989th meeting, on
11 June 2004
The Security Council,
Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 26 May 2004 (S/2004/427) on the United Nations operation in Cyprus, and in particular the call to the parties to assess and address the humanitarian issue of missing persons with due urgency and seriousness,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus is agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) beyond 15 June 2004,
Welcoming the Secretary-General’s intention to conduct a review, to be completed within three months, on UNFICYP’s mandate, force levels and concept of operation, in view of the 24 April 2004 referenda and taking into account developments on the ground, and the views of the parties,
Welcoming and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to sensitize peacekeeping personnel in the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases in all its peacekeeping operations,
1. Reaffirms all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus, in particular resolution 1251 (1999) of 29 June 1999 and subsequent resolutions;
2. Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending 15 December 2004 and to consider the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his review of UNFICYP and to act upon them within one month of receiving them;
3. Urges the Turkish Cypriot side and the Turkish forces to rescind without delay all remaining restrictions on UNFICYP, and calls on them to restore in Strovilia the military status quo which existed there prior to 30 June 2000;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on the implementation of this resolution concurrent with the report provided for above;
5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Statements by American Ambassador Stuart Holliday and Special Coordinator for Cyprus Ambassador Thomas Weston
Ambassador Holliday: Good Afternoon I’d like to just comment on a couple of briefings that we’ve received from Special Advisor Alvaro de Soto on the Cyprus issue and his good offices mission and also on a briefing that we received from Assistant Secretary General Hedi Annabi. [Read more…]