United Nations General Assembly- 70th Session
Third Committee
Item 72(b): Protection and Promotion of Human Rights – Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms
Thank you Mr. Chair.
As this is the first time my delegation takes the floor, allow me to extend our congratulations to you and the members of the bureau. [Read more…]
MFA’s Press Release regarding the water connection between Turkey and the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus
20 October 2015
The water connection between Turkey and the Turkish occupied areas through a subsea pipeline violates international law, as well as the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, and is an illegal act which aims at integrating the occupied areas with Turkey, to further [Read more…]
United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
United Nations, 13 October 2015
Mr. President,
My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the European Union and would like to make some remarks in its national capacity.
UN SC resolution 1325 and its follow-up resolutions have been instrumental in promoting the Women, Peace and Security [Read more…]
70th Session of the United Nations General Assemblly
Agenda Item 122 – Strengthening of the United Nations
UN Headquarters, 12 October 2015
Thank you Mr. President,
Let me at the outset thank you for organizing this meeting.
Cyprus aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and would like to add the following in its national capacity. [Read more…]
United Nations General Assembly
Informal interactive dialogue on the
Report of the Secretary-General on the Responsibility to Protect: A vital and enduring commitment: Implementing the responsibility to protect
United Nations, 8 September 2015
Mr. President,
I would like to thank you for convening this timely interactive dialogue. Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the European Union. [Read more…]