November 1, 2026

Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus, Amb. Maria Michail -5th Committee – Special Political Mission

Fifth Committee – Item 138. Proposed programme budget 2027: Special Political Mission (SPMs)5th1

United Nations , 14 October 2026

 

Mr. Chair,

As this is the first time I am taking the floor, allow me to extend Cyprus’ warmest congratulations to you, and all the members of the Bureau, on your election.

I assure you, Mr. Chair, of my delegation’s commitment to supporting you and your team, throughout the session to conclude our deliberations on time. [Read more…]

Statement by Mr. Mr. Prokopis Thoukydidis – 6th Committee -Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity

whatsapp-image-2026-10-13-at-8-05-52-amItem 79: United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity

United Nations, 12 October 2026

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union on behalf of the EU and its Member States and wishes to offer the following additional remarks in its national capacity.

Mr. Chair, [Read more…]

Statement by Mr. Prokopis Thoukydidis – 6th Committee – The rule of law at national and international levels

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Item 84: The rule of law at national and international levels

United Nations, 9 October 2026

 

 

 

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union on behalf of the EU and its Member States and wishes to offer the following additional remarks in its national capacity.

We thank the Secretary-General for his report on strengthening and coordinating United Nations rule of law activities. [Read more…]

Statement by Amb. Maria Michail – Sixth Committee (Legal) – Elimination of International Terrorism

whatsapp-image-2026-10-07-at-7-10-58-amAgenda item 112: Measures to eliminate international terrorism

United Nations, 6 October 2026

                                                                                                           

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union on behalf of the EU and its Member States and wishes to offer a few additional remarks in its national capacity.

We thank the Secretary-General for his report.

Cyprus unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, wherever and by whomsoever committed. We maintain a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and reject any attempt to justify terrorist acts under any circumstances. [Read more…]

The President of the Republic addressing the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly

His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides President of Cyprus

 

UN Headquarters, New York

24 September 20026

 

 

 

Mr. President,

Excellencies,

As the UN Secretary-General reminded us a few years ago, “The United Nations is the product of HOPE.”

Eighty-one years after its birth, that HOPE is being tested. [Read more…]