Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has announced that Cyprus will grant 100,000 thousand dollars in humanitarian aid for the Afghani refugees living in poverty and misery. [Read more…]
Cypriot Women Condemn Terrorism
October 5, 2001
Cypriot women from all walks of life and of different political shades held a silent candle vigil tonight to condemn the recent terrorist attacks in the US and express their support and solidarity with the families of the victims. [Read more…]
Cyprus Implements U.N. Security Council Resolution 1373
October 3, 2001
The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Takis Klerides, had a meeting with the Ambassador of the United States Donald Bandler, to discuss issues arising in relation to the terrorist attacks of the 11th of September against the USA. [Read more…]
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos to the the United Nations General Assembly on Terrorism
October 2, 2001
Mr. President,
I would like at the outset to reiterate my delegation’s profound sorrow and sense of solidarity with the United States, both the Government and its people, at this calamity which befell upon them and to condemn unequivocally these criminal and barbaric acts, which we consider an attack on all humanity. [Read more…]
Press Statement on Cyprus by the President of the Security Council, Jean-David Levitte
September 26, 2001
Council members heard a briefing from Alvaro de Soto, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, today. They commended the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser for their efforts and the initiatives they have taken since November 1999 to move the process forward, including an invitation to the leaders to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement in New York this month. [Read more…]
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos to the the United Nations General Assembly on the Report of the Secretary General on the work of the Organization
September 25, 2001
I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on your election as President of the 56th session of the General Assembly. I am certain that your long experience and proven diplomatic skills will successfully guide the work of this august body to a fruitful conclusion. [Read more…]
Statement by the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning accusations made by Former CIA Director James Woosley in “La Repubblica” newspaper
September 19, 2001
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus expresses its great surprise and concern at allegations made by former CIA chief James Woosley during an interview to the Italian daily La Republica published today (18.9.01). [Read more…]
Acting President of the Republic of Cyprus expresses his condolences to the President of the United States
September 11, 2001
Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives Mr. Dimitris Christofias sent today the following telegraph to the President of the United States Mr. George Bush: [Read more…]
Turkish Cypriot Leader Rejects Invitation for Talks
September 9, 2001
The Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Rauf Denktash, in another outburst of intransigence, has turned down yesterday an invitation by the UN Secretary General to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem on September 12 in New York. [Read more…]
Turkish Cypriot Leader Rejects Invitation for Talks
September 6, 2001
The Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Rauf Denktash, in another outburst of intransigence, has turned down yesterday an invitation by the UN Secretary General to resume the search for a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus problem on September 12 in New York. The Turkish Government immediately publicly backed his decision. [Read more…]