Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has announced that Cyprus will grant 100,000 thousand dollars in humanitarian aid for the Afghani refugees living in poverty and misery. [Read more…]
Cypriot Women Condemn Terrorism
October 5, 2001
Cypriot women from all walks of life and of different political shades held a silent candle vigil tonight to condemn the recent terrorist attacks in the US and express their support and solidarity with the families of the victims. [Read more…]
Cyprus Implements U.N. Security Council Resolution 1373
October 3, 2001
The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Takis Klerides, had a meeting with the Ambassador of the United States Donald Bandler, to discuss issues arising in relation to the terrorist attacks of the 11th of September against the USA. [Read more…]
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos to the the United Nations General Assembly on Terrorism
October 2, 2001
Mr. President,
I would like at the outset to reiterate my delegation’s profound sorrow and sense of solidarity with the United States, both the Government and its people, at this calamity which befell upon them and to condemn unequivocally these criminal and barbaric acts, which we consider an attack on all humanity. [Read more…]
Message from the Secretary General of the United Nations on the Occasion of Cyprus’ Independence Day
October 1, 2001
“It gives me great pleasure to extend to you and to the government and people of Cyprus my warmest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day. [Read more…]
Statement by the President of Cyprus on the Occasion of Cyprus’ Independence Day
October 1, 2001
The anniversary of Cyprus’ independence finds the Cypriot people still suffering, after 27 years, from the consequences of the illegal invasion and continuing occupation of a part of the island’ s territory by Turkey. [Read more…]
Press Statement concerning Cyprus by the U.K. Permanent Representative to the U.N. following consultations of the Security Council
September 26, 2001
Morning ladies and gentlemen just to say a quick word, we’re halfway through the Council’s business but I’m leaving, I’ll just say a word on the two issues we’ve been discussing in informal consultations this morning, one is Cyprus. [Read more…]
Press Statement concerning Cyprus by the President of the Security Council
September 26, 2001
Council members heard a briefing from Alvaro de Soto, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, today. They commended the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser for their efforts and the initiatives they have taken since November 1999 to move the process forward, including an invitation to the leaders to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement in New York this month. [Read more…]
Press Statement on Cyprus by the President of the Security Council, Jean-David Levitte
September 26, 2001
Council members heard a briefing from Alvaro de Soto, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, today. They commended the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser for their efforts and the initiatives they have taken since November 1999 to move the process forward, including an invitation to the leaders to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement in New York this month. [Read more…]
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos to the the United Nations General Assembly on the Report of the Secretary General on the work of the Organization
September 25, 2001
I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on your election as President of the 56th session of the General Assembly. I am certain that your long experience and proven diplomatic skills will successfully guide the work of this august body to a fruitful conclusion. [Read more…]