Archives for April 2002
Statement by Cyprus Foreign Minister to International Meeting in Support of Middle East Peace Process
Addressing the two-day international meeting, convened by the UN Palestinian Rights Committe, in Nicosia, Cyprus Foreign Minister, Ioannis Kasoulides said the most important lesson that could be drawn from the recent upsurge of violence was the impact of security concerns on the peace process, [Read more…]
Statement by the Foreign Minister on the Establishment of a Permanent International Criminal Court
The Statement of a permanent International Criminal Court and the early entry into force of the Rome Statute of the ICC have been issues of great importance for the Republic of Cyprus and part of a long-held policy. [Read more…]
Cyprus House Expresses Solidarity With Palestinians
A plenary session of the Cyprus House of Representatives on April 4, 2002, unanimously approved a resolution condemning the actions of Israel and “the genocide carried out by the Sharon government against the Palestinian people”. [Read more…]
Remarks by the President of the Security Council on Cyprus after a P-5 Luncheon with the Cyprus Speaker of the House
Question: “Just recently the Council and you personally expressed some views about the Cyprus issue and the talks that just started in Nicosia again. Do you think that the message you gave will be taken seriously, especially by Mr. Denktash?” [Read more…]
Press Statement by the President of Security Council on Cyprus
The members of the Council heard on April 4, 2002 a further interim report from Mr. Alvaro de Soto, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, concerning the direct talks on Cyprus between the two leaders. [Read more…]
Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus Ambassador Sotos Zackheos during the Security Council Open Discussion on the Crisis in the Middle East
Mr. President,
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Cyprus Government. We have also aligned with the statement delivered by Spain on behalf of the European Union. [Read more…]