Following a luncheon hosted by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Glafcos Clerides in New York for the five Permament Members of the Security Council, the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Ambassador John Negroponte made the following statement to the press: [Read more…]
Statement by the Permanent Representative of the U.S. to the U.N. Following a Luncheon hosted by President Clerides
November 9, 2001
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Constantine Moushoutas on the ‘U.N Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations’
November 8, 2001
Mr. Chairman,
The Charter of the UN considers dialogue as a means for harmonizing international relations and solving differences among States. The Charter places dialogue in the highest peak of human endeavours, for the promotion of peace and the solution of international problems. [Read more…]
President Clerides to Attend U.N. General Assembly
November 5, 2001
H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus Mr. Glafcos Clerides, will visit New York from 7-14 November to attend the 56th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 6th Committee Ambassador Andreas Jacovides on the Report of the International Law Commission
November 5, 2001
Mr. Chairman,
Further to the general reference we made in our statement on the ILC report last week, I would like to make a very brief statement on Article 19 of the draft convention on “Prevention of Transboundary Harm from Hazardous Activities”. [Read more…]
Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the 4th Committee Dr. George Kasoulides on the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East
November 1, 2001
Mr. Chairman,
At the outset I would like to express my deep appreciation to the Commissioner General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, Mr. Peter Hansen, for his thorough and comprehensive Report on the Agency’s activities during the past year and for his excellent introductory statement. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 6th Committee Ambassador A.J. Jacovides – Report of the International Law Commission
October 31, 2001
Mr. Chairman,
The consideration of the International Law Commission Report has traditionally been the highlight of the annual agenda of the Sixth Committee and again I feel privileged to participate in the debate. [Read more…]
Official talks between President Clerides and the President of the European Commission, Mr. Romano Prodi
October 26, 2001
The President of the Republic, Mr. Glafcos Clerides, and the President of the European Commission, Mr. Romano Prodi, today held official talks at the Presidential Palace. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 3rd Committee Mr. Demetris Hadjiargyrou on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Children
October 23, 2001
Mr. Chairman,
At the outset I would like to express the disappointment of my delegation at the postponement of the 27th special session of the General Assembly on children due to the reprehensible acts of terrorism inflicted upon the United States and New York in particular. [Read more…]
The Belgian EU Presidency Issues Declaration on Cyprus
October 23, 2001
In a statement issued today by the EU Belgian Presidency, the European Union has expressed its disappointment at the refusal of the Turkish side to accept a UN invitation to resume peace talks without preconditions, with a view to finding a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus question. [Read more…]
Statement by the Representative of Cyprus to the 3rd Committee Mr. Demetris Hadjiargyrou on Advancement of Women and Implementation of the Outcome of the Fourth World Conference on Women
October 19, 2001
As this is the first time that my delegation takes the floor, I would like to express to you Mr. Chairman, and to the members of the Bureau, our congratulations on your well-deserved election. [Read more…]