Cyprus will host between 16-18 April , 2002 an international meeting in support of the Middle East peace process. The Unanimous decision was taken on 12 February by the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. [Read more…]
Cyprus Parliament Condemns Violence in the Middle East
February 7, 2002
The plenary of the House of Representatives on 7 February, unanimously approved a resolution expressing concern over the serious deterioration of the situation in the Middle East and condemned the violence exercised by the Israeli forces and Palestinian Islamic militants. [Read more…]
Statement by a Member of the Cyprus Delegation Mr. Yiorgos Christofides to the Commission on Sustainable Development Acting as the Preparatory Committee for the World Summit on Sustainable Development
February 1, 2002
Mr. Chairman,
The international community is currently engaged in a preparatory process leading to the Johannesburg Summit of 2002, which we consider of utmost importance as it poses a major challenge for its commitment to achieve sustainable development in the years ahead. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 3rd Committee Mr. Demetris Hadjiargyrou on the Elimination of Racism and Racial Discrimination
January 28, 2002
Mr. Chairman,
The struggle against racism and racial discrimination is today more relevant than ever. As we have witnessed repeatedly over the last decade, the ugly phenomenon of ethnic and religious intolerance has been aptly demonstrated in many parts of the world. [Read more…]
New Prefixes for Telephone Numbers in Cyprus
January 15, 2002
This is to inform the public that CYTA (Cyprus Telecommunications Authority) has proceeded with the creation of a new National Numbering Plan (NNP) for telephone codes in Cyprus, so as to meet the needs that will arise from higher demand for telephone numbers and the introduction of new technologies. [Read more…]
Cyprus Submits Report Pursuant to Resolution 1373 on Terrorism
January 9, 2002
The Cyprus Government pursuant to the guidelines of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001) on the threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts, submitted on the 21st December, 2001 to the United Nations, its report regarding the measures it has undertaken for implementation of the resolution. [Read more…]
Letter sent by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to Human Rights Organizations Concerning the Oppression of Turkish Cypriot Journalists
December 28, 2001
On November 9, 2001 the regime in the Turkish occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus, in an attempt to oppress freedom of speech and expression among memers of the Turkish Cypriot community, for the third time confiscated equipment belonging to the Turkish Cypriot daily newspaper “Avrupa”. [Read more…]
Η Κύπρος κατέθεσε την Έκθεση της στο Συμβούλιο Ασφαλείας των Η.Ε. για την Τρομοκρατία
December 21, 2001
Η Κυπριακή κυβέρνηση εφαρμόζοντας τις πρόνοιες του ψηφίσματος 1373 (2001) του Συμβουλίου Ασφάλειας των Ηνωμένων Εθνών για την καταπολέμηση της τρομοκρατίας, απέστειλε στις 21 Δεκεμβρίου, 2001 στα Ηνωμένα Έθνη την εθνική της έκθεση αναφορικά με τα μέτρα που έλαβε για εφαρμογή του πιο πάνω ψηφίσματος. [Read more…]
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos to the General Assembly on Agenda Item 35 “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal
December 12, 2001
Mr. President,
I would like, at the outset, to express the satisfaction of my delegation at the great number of countries that co-sponsored the present resolution. This is a clear message of the importance that the international community places on the Olympic ideal. [Read more…]
Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the 4th Committee Dr. George Kasoulides on the Comprehensive Review of the Whole Question of Peacekeeping Operations in all their Aspects
November 21, 2001
Mr. Chairman,
At the outset I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Chairman of the Special Committee of Peace-Keeping Operations, Ambassador Arthur Mbanefo of Nigeria and the Chairman of the Working Group, Amb. Michel Duval of Canada and the other members of the Bureau for the efficient and way they led our work at the Special Committee’s deliberations. [Read more…]