Statement by the State Secretary and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Andreas S. Kakouris

High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council – “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes”

22 July 2025

Thank you, Mr. President.

I would like to commend the presidency of Pakistan for convening this timely and vital debate, on an
issue that lies at the heart of the United Nations. I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his steadfast commitment to and promotion of the principles of the UN [Read more…]

General Discussion – 63^rd Session of the Commission for Social Development

New York, 11 February 2025

Mr. Chair,

Allow me to extend our warmest appreciation to you, the Members of the Bureau and United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, for the preparation of the 63^rd Session of the Commission for Social Development.

Cyprus fully aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]

Sixth Committee – Agenda item 168

Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country 

79th Session of the GA, 4 November 2024

Mr. Chairperson,

It is my pleasure to address today the Sixth Committee in my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country and introduce this year’s Report of the Committee contained in document A/79/26, which was adopted on 18 October, by the Committee. [Read more…]

Third Committee – Agenda Item 71 “ Promotion and Protection of Human Rights”

22 October 2024

Mr. Chair,

Cyprus fully aligns to the statement delivered by the European Union. Allow me to make some additional remarks in my national capacity.

The 20^th of July this year marked the 50^th solemn memorial since the illegal Turkish military invasion and the consequent occupation of approximately 37% of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, in blatant violation of the UN Charter. [Read more…]

Agenda Item “Promotion and Protection of Human Rights”

JOINT STATEMENT OF MED9 (Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal)

22 October 2024 

Mr. Chair,

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the group of MED9, consisted by Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal, and my own country Cyprus. [Read more…]

Agenda item 86: “Protection of Persons in the event of disasters”

 UN Headquarters, 4 October 2024

Madame Chair,

As this is the first time I am taking the floor during this session, please allow me first to congratulate you, as well as the rest of the Bureau’s members on your election and assure you of my delegation’s full support and cooperation.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union and its Member States and would like to make some additional remarks in its national capacity. [Read more…]

UN Headquarters, September 25th 2024

Mr. President,
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

At the outset, I wish to congratulate His Excellency Ambassador Philemon Yang for his election as President of the 79^th Session of the General Assembly. Rest assured, Mr. President, of Cyprus’ steadfast support for your mission. [Read more…]