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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 03-11-10
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
[01]Monday, 10 November 2003 President Papadopoulos: Cyprus can become
bridge for peace between East and West
[02] Cyprus Republic honours Ihsan Ali
[01] President Papadopoulos: Cyprus can become bridge for peace between
East and West
"Cyprus, due to its geographical location and because of its accession to
the European Union, can become a bridge for peace between East and West and
can contribute to the consolidation of friendship and cooperation in Europe
and the wider region of the Middle East", the President of the Republic Mr
Tassos Papadopoulos has noted in his address yesterday to the "Peace
Conference", organised by the Cyprus Peace Council. Mr Papadopoulos further
said that peace and the solution of the Cyprus problem were linked, adding
that peace on the island meant cooperation and solidarity between Greek
Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in a unified and functional state, with a
single international personality, where all citizens would be equal before
the law. "The Cyprus Republic is still fighting for independence,
territorial integrity, sovereignty and unification; It is fighting for
peace and human rights; It is fighting for freedom", the President stressed,
pointing out that Cyprus was now facing the "terrible danger of illegal
settlement" in the occupied areas.
President Papadopoulos reiterated the Greek Cypriot side's determination to
work "consistently and with persistence" for a solution that would reunite
the island. "To achieve such a solution we are ready to cooperate with all
those powers willing to help and particularly with our compatriots the
Turkish Cypriots, so that through negotiations we can render the Annan plan
more functional in order for the solution to be viable and the foundation
for peaceful coexistence", he added. Referring to the Cyprus Peace Council,
the President said its struggles over the last 54 years for peace, detente,
disarmament and the peaceful resolution of disputes, had to be acknowledged.
[02] Cyprus Republic honours Ihsan Ali
The unveiling ceremony of the bust of Dr Ihsan Ali, pacifist and genuine
advocate of Greco-Turkish friendship and cooperation, took place last
Saturday in Paphos. Addressing the ceremony on behalf of the Cyprus
Government, Interior Minister Mr Andreas Christou said the Republic was
honouring the scientist and visionary who had fought for the peaceful
coexistence and solidarity of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot
communities. "The vision and struggles of Dr Ihsan Ali for the salvation of
our common country remain the vision and goal of all Cypriots", Mr Christou
noted and called on Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots to work together
for a peaceful and united Cyprus.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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