October 13, 2026

Statement by Amb. Maria Michail, Comprehensive Review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects

Agenda Item 51 «Comprehensive Review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects »peacekeeping-11-11-25

United Nations, 11 November 2025

 

Mr. Chair,

As this is the first time I am taking the floor, allow me to congratulate you, and the Bureau for your election, and wish you every success in completing the work of the Committee. I reassure you of my Delegation’s full support. [Read more…]

Statement by the Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country Amb. Maria Michail

hccommitteeSixth Committee, Agenda Item 160

Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country 

United Nations, 7 November 2025

 

Mr. Chair,

It is my honor to address today the Sixth Committee in my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country and introduce this year’s Report of the Committee contained in document A/80/26, which the Committee adopted, by consensus, on 24 October. [Read more…]

Clerk/Typist Position to the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the UN

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, New York, is accepting applications for the position of one (1) Clerk/Typist under locally employed staff terms and conditions for a fixed period of nine (9) months. [Read more…]

Statement by Mr. Theodoulos Pittakis, 6th Committee, Crimes Against Humanity

Agenda item 81: “ Crimes against humanity“6th-15-10-25

United Nations, 14 October 2025

 

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union, on behalf of the EU and its Member States, and wishes to offer some additional observations in its national capacity. [Read more…]

Statement by Antreas Panagiotou, 3C, Dialogue with UNODC

3c-13-10-25Interactive Dialogue with the Director of the Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs – UNODC, Ms. Candice Welsch

New York, 13 October 2025                                      

 

Thank you, Chair,

I would like to thank Madame Welsch for the presentation of all the reports. On behalf of my delegation, I take this opportunity to warmly welcome the new UNODC Representative in New York, Ms. Xiaohong Li, and to express our gratitude to Ms. Delphine Schantz for all her dedicated work. [Read more…]

Statement by the Republic of Cyprus Delivered by the H.E. Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, Special Envoy for Multilateralism – 3rd Committee

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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…]

Address by the President of the Republic, at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

ga80-4UN 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…]

Statement by Amb. Maria Michail – UN Security Council Open Debate “The Future of Peace Operations”

«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»amb-unsc-open-debate

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…]

Statement by Mr. Antreas Panagiotou – Report of the SG on the UN Youth Office

antreas1“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…]

Statement by Amb. Maria Michail – SC Open Debate on “Conflict-Related Sexual Violence”

whatsapp-image-2025-08-19-at-19-30-29_844e9c03United 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…]