The Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations Ambassador Andreas Mavroyiannis and the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda Dr. John W. Ashe signed, on 22 July 2004 , a joint communiqué concerning the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and Antigua and Barbuda. [Read more…]
Diplomatic Relations Between Cyprus and Antigua and Barbuda
July 22, 2004
Proclamation by the State of New York on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Turkish Invasion in Cyprus
July 20, 2004
Whereas, the Empire State is proud to be home to one of the Nation’s largest populations of Greek Americans, many of whom trace their roots to Cyprus, and this community has added to the growth and development of our State and Nation, and continues to thrive as a result of the contributions made by its people in areas such as the arts, education, industry, business and community service. [Read more…]
Turkish Occupation in Cyprus Must End
July 20, 2004
July 20th 2004 marks the 30th year since Turkey invaded the Republic of Cyprus in 1974. Against all odds and contrary to the disastrous consequences of the Turkish invasion and continuing occupation, the Government of the Republic and the people of Cyprus , have managed, through a lengthy and colossal struggle, to rebuild Cyprus ’ injured economy and to reach admirable levels of social and economic advancement. [Read more…]
New confidence building measures
July 16, 2004
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus, in its effort to reduce tensions, enhance the climate of cooperation and confidence among the two communities, materializing its ultimate goal of the reunification of the country, has taken a series of measures that serve this purpose: [Read more…]
Cyprus Signs Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
May 25, 2004
The Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations Ambassador Andreas Mavroyiannis on 24 May 2004 signed on behalf of the Cyprus government the WHO Framework Convention of Tobacco Control at the Treaty Section of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations. [Read more…]
The European Commission on the results of the Turkish Cypriot Voting
December 15, 2003
The “elections” in the northern part of Cyprus reflect the growing desire of the Turkish Cypriots to find a solution on the basis of the Annan plan and to allow for the accession of a reunited island to the EU on 1 May 2004. [Read more…]
Statement by H.E. Mr. Andreas Mavroyiannis Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the Third Committee of the General Assembly on Human rights
November 17, 2003
Thank you Mr. Chairman,
As this is the first time that my delegation takes the floor, I would like to express to you and to the members of the bureau our congratulations on your election and for the excellent way you are steering our work. [Read more…]
Statement by H.E. Mr. A. J. Jacovides Ambassador, Special Adviser Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the General Assembly on the “United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Training, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law”
November 4, 2003
Mr. Chairman,
The purpose of my brief statement is to place on record our recognition of the value of the United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law; [Read more…]
Statement by H.E. Mr. Andreas Mavroyiannis Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus on “Sport for Peace and Development”
November 3, 2003
Mr. President,
It gives me great pleasure to address the Assembly today on the issue of Olympic Truce, that is the idea that humanity can achieve a universally conflict-free environment, even for a limited time period. [Read more…]
Statement by H.E. Mr. A. J. Jacovides Ambassador, Special Adviser Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the General Assembly on the “Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its fifty-fifth session”
October 31, 2003
Mr. Chairman,
The consideration of the International Law Commission’s Report has traditionally been the highlight of the annual agenda of the Sixth Committee and I feel privileged to participate once again in this debate. [Read more…]