80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
New York, 3 October 2025
Mr. Chair,
At the outset, allow me to extend my best wishes to you, the Bureau, and the Secretariat of the Third Committee for a fruitful and constructive term.
Cyprus fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union. Allow me to also add a few remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]
UN Headquarters, 24 September 2025
Madame President,
Ladies and gentlemen,
We stand at the brink of a precipice.
International order, as we know it, is challenged in an unprecedented manner, 80 years since the United Nations emerged out of World War II.
Today, we stand before drastic, unpredictable geopolitical shifts. [Read more…]
«The Future of Peace Operations: Key Issues, Opportunities and Challenges in the Context of the Review on the Future of All Forms of UN Peace Operations»
New York, 9 September 2025
Mr. President,
At the outset, allow me to express our sincere appreciation to the Republic of Korea for organizing this important debate, and to all briefers for their insightful remarks.
Cyprus fully aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]
“Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Youth Office”
New York, 25th August 2025.
Mr. President,
Cyprus aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. Allow me to make some additional remarks in my national capacity.
At the outset, Cyprus welcomes the third report of the Secretary General on the United Nations Youth Office. We are pleased to note the progress and milestones described therein, and especially the impact of the Office across all three pillars. [Read more…]
United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
“Identifying Innovative Strategies to Ensure Access to Life-Saving Services and Protection for Survivors in Conflict Zones”
New York, 19 August 2025
Mr. President,
At the outset, allow me to express our sincere appreciation to the Republic of Panama for organizing this important debate.
We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, for her insightful presentation, and we reiterate our full support to her mandate. We also express our appreciation to Mrs. Ahmed for her remarks. [Read more…]
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus on the resignation of British MP Afzal Khan following his illegal visit in the occupied areas
The recent illegal visit of British MP Afzal Khan to the areas of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by Türkiye, as well as his meeting with Mr Ersin Tatar, were unacceptable and provocative actions.
They triggered a coordinated reaction and clear condemnation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as by a number of political figures, on a bipartisan level, in the United Kingdom.
There was also mobilisation in this direction from the leadership of our diaspora community.
The subsequent resignation of the MP from his position as Trade Envoy for Türkiye is an important development, which at this particular time has an even greater significance.
As a result, the sound message is being sent that there is no room for tolerance, nor any possibility of a subdued reaction on our part.
Furthermore, the decisions of the UN Security Council regarding the illegal entity are binding on the international community. Finally, it is clear from the outcome that there must and can be political consequences for the illegality and in relation to the subordinate entity, especially for those who harbor, assist, or tolerate it.
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16 August 2025
High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution
New York, 28 JULY 2025
Mr. President, Excellencies,
I would like to thank the co-hosts France and Saudi Arabia for re-convening this Conference. Their vision and leadership are to be applauded. [Read more…]
Statement by the State Secretary and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Andreas S. Kakouris
High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council – “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes”
22 July 2025
Thank you, Mr. President.
I would like to commend the presidency of Pakistan for convening this timely and vital debate, on an
issue that lies at the heart of the United Nations. I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his steadfast commitment to and promotion of the principles of the UN [Read more…]
Participation in the Trainee Programme (Stagiaires) in view of the assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, by the Republic of Cyprus – Diplomatic Mission of the Republic of Cyprus in New York
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers the opportunity to participate in a Trainee (Stagiaires) Programme in view of the assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, by the Republic of Cyprus.
Special session on the review of amendments on the crime of aggression -Assembly of the States Parties to the Rome Statute
United Nations, 7 July 2025
Madam President,
Excellencies,
Distinguished delegates, [Read more…]