The Government of the Republic of Cyprus expresses its great surprise and concern at allegations made by former CIA chief James Woosley during an interview to the Italian daily La Republica published today (18.9.01). [Read more…]
Statement by the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning accusations made by Former CIA Director James Woosley in “La Repubblica” newspaper
September 19, 2001
Statement by Ambassador Sotirios Zackheos, Chairman of the Host Country Committee on Terrorist Attacks
September 17, 2001
“On behalf of the United Nations diplomatic community, and in the name of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, I would like to echo the sense of outrage felt in the hearts and minds of all humanity at the tragic and senseless loss of human life and property which have resulted from the heinous acts of terrorism inflicted upon our host city and country. [Read more…]
Statement by the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the terrorist attacks on the U.S.
September 12, 2001
Yesterday the world watched with horror the massive destruction and suffering caused by the shocking events that took place in the United States of America. [Read more…]
Message from the President of Cyprus concerning terrorist attacks on the U.S.
September 11, 2001
I have learned of the abhorrent terrorist attacks on innocent civilian targets in New York City and Washington, D.C. upon my arrival in Montreal where my airplane, on the way to New York, was diverted. [Read more…]
Message from the Foreign Minister of Cyprus concerning terrorist attacks on the U.S.
September 11, 2001
As I happened to be in New York I watched with abhorrence the cowardly terrorist attacks against New York and Washington. [Read more…]
Acting President of the Republic of Cyprus expresses his condolences to the President of the United States
September 11, 2001
Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives Mr. Dimitris Christofias sent today the following telegraph to the President of the United States Mr. George Bush: [Read more…]
Turkish Cypriot Leader Rejects Invitation for Talks
September 9, 2001
The Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Rauf Denktash, in another outburst of intransigence, has turned down yesterday an invitation by the UN Secretary General to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem on September 12 in New York. [Read more…]
Statement attributable to the Spokesman of the Secretary General
September 6, 2001
I now have a note on Cyprus. Yesterday, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, Alvaro de Soto, announced that an invitation had been conveyed to the two Cypriot leaders to initiate a new and reinvigorated phase of the Secretary-General’s good offices effort next week in New York. [Read more…]
Turkish Cypriot Leader Rejects Invitation for Talks
September 6, 2001
The Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Rauf Denktash, in another outburst of intransigence, has turned down yesterday an invitation by the UN Secretary General to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem on September 12 in New York. The Turkish Government immediately publicly backed his decision. [Read more…]
Press Conference by UN Adviser on Cyprus held in Nicosia
September 5, 2001
In his opening statement the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General of the UN on the Cyprus Problem Mr. Alvaro de Soto said the following:” As it is well-known consultations have been underway for some time in order to put talks on the Cyprus problem back on track. As part of these efforts in which many have contributed the Secretary-General met last week with his Excellency Mr. Rauf Denktash, the Turkish Cypriot leader. During my visit here which ends today I have continued consultations with his Excellency Mr. Glafcos Clerides, the Greek Cypriot leader and with Mr.Denktash. [Read more…]