I wish to extend a very warm welcome to An Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern and Ms Larkin, as well as to his accompanying delegation. [Read more…]
Address by President Clerides at the official dinner in honour of the Prime Minister of Ireland H.E. Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D.
January 9, 2001
Statement by Ambassador Sotos Zackheos on the Unilateral Declaration of Independence of the part of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish occupation
November 15, 1999
On 15 November 1983 the Turkish Cypriot leadership unilaterally declared the independence of the part of Cyprus which is under Turkish occupation since 1974. [Read more…]
Government Spokesman replies to Turkish Foreign Minister
June 3, 1999
It is regrettable that the Foreign Minister of Turkey, Mr Cem, either for internal consumption or because he is seeking to annoy the Greek Cypriot side, has claimed that the idea of confederation is gaining ground on account of Turkey’s stand. [Read more…]
Statement by Foreign Minister on Security Talks
September 15, 1997
The Foreign Minister, Mr. Ioannis Kasoulides, made the following statement:
“President Clerides had proposed to Mr. Denktash in Glion, Switzerland, that they start a dialogue in Nicosia to discuss a number of issues concerning security with the aim of reducing tension and creating conditions of security both for the Greek and Turkish Cypriots. [Read more…]
Secretary-General’s Statement at Opening of Cyprus Talks – Troutbeck, N.Y., July 9, 1997
July 9, 1997
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to these important talks.
This is a setting of great beauty and serenity. It is a place where, I am sure, cool minds and clear heads will prevail. [Read more…]