cyprusun — Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations

Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the 4th Committee Dr. George Kasoulides on the Comprehensive Review of the Whole Question of Peacekeeping Operations in all their Aspects

November 21, 2001

Mr. Chairman,

At the outset I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Chairman of the Special Committee of Peace-Keeping Operations, Ambassador Arthur Mbanefo of Nigeria and the Chairman of the Working Group, Amb. Michel Duval of Canada and the other members of the Bureau for the efficient and way they led our work at the Special Committee’s deliberations. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 56th Session of the UN General Assembly

Right of Reply by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos in Response to the Foreign Minister of Turkey’s Speech at the 56th General Assembly

November 15, 2001

Mr. President,

I am taking the floor in exercise of the right of reply to the statement delivered on 12 November, 2001, by H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Mr. Ismael Cem who, regrettably, did not hesitate to, once more, engage in the well-known rhetoric replete with threats and misrepresentations concerning the situation in Cyprus. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 56th Session of the UN General Assembly

Right of Reply by the Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Constantine Moushoutas in Response to a Statement made by the Permanent Representative of Turkey at the 56th General Assembly

November 15, 2001

Mr. President,

I feel I cannot remain silent when the occupation of my country is mentioned in the General Assembly. Indeed resolution 37/253 refers to it and calls for the withdrawal of the occupation troops from the Republic of Cyprus. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 56th Session of the UN General Assembly

Statement by Commissioner Verheugen on Cyprus’ Accession to the E.U.

November 15, 2001

The European Commission’s accession report released on November 13, has urged the Turkish Cypriots to reach a settlement to end the island’s division, allowing them to reap the benefits from eventual Cypriot membership to the European Union. [Read more…]

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Statement by H.E. Ioannis Kasoulides,Foreign Minister of Cyprus at the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in New York

November 14, 2001

I would like, at the outset to express our gratitude to the Government of South Africa for the exemplary way in which it has been carrying out its duties as chairman of the movement and its total dedication in promoting the noble ideals and goals of the Non-Aligned Movement. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 56th Session of the UN General Assembly

Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos to the Third Committee on “Human Rights Questions Including Alternative Approaches for Improving the Effective Enjoyment of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

November 13, 2001

Mr. Chairman,

I would like to begin by expressing appreciation to the Secretary-General for the numerous report that we have before us, which cover a wide area of human rights issues. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 56th Session of the UN General Assembly

Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 6th Committee Ambassador Andreas Jacovides on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court

November 13, 2001

Mr. Chairman,

Cyprus has been associated with the position of the European Union, put forward yesterday, by the distinguished representative of Belgium. My brief statement will include some observations from the present vantage point on issues which are of particular interest to us. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 56th Session of the UN General Assembly

President Clerides’ Address at the 56th Session of the U.N. General Assembly

November 11, 2001

Mr. President,

I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on your well-deserved election as President of the 56th session of the General Assembly. I also extend my appreciation to your distinguished predecessor, H.E. Mr. Hari Holkeri, for his effective leadership during his Presidency. [Read more…]

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Address by the President of the Republic, Mr. Glafcos Clerides at the 56th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

November 11, 2001

Mr. President,

Filed Under: 56th Session of the UN General Assembly

Statement by the President of the Council of the European Union from his Address at the 56th General Assembly

November 10, 2001

During his address at the General Debate of the 56th Session of the General Assembly, the Foreign Minister of Belgium , H.E. Mr. Louis Michel made the following statement: [Read more…]

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