The President of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiadis, expressed his will to continue the efforts until the last day of his term for the resumption of the negotiations for the settlement of the Cyprus problem, during his speech at the lunch given by the Ambassador of France to Cyprus, Salina Greno-Catalona. on the occasion of the end of the French Presidency of the EU.
According to a statement from the Presidency, speaking at the dinner attended by the Ambassadors of the EU member states at the residence of the Ambassador of France, the President of the Republic said that there is a parallel between the Ukrainian and the Cypriot, noting that the pretexts of Moscow The invasion of Ukraine is the same as that of Turkey in 1974 when it invaded Cyprus.
President Anastasiadis also made extensive reference to Turkey's continuing its aggressive rhetoric against the Republic of Cyprus, but also its claims in violation of international law for two states in Cyprus.
However, he assured the Ambassadors of the EU member states that until the last day of his term he will not stop the efforts for the resumption of the negotiations for the settlement of the Cyprus problem on the basis of the bi-zonal, bi-communal federation as provided by the relevant Security Council resolutions. UN.
Referring to Immigration, the President of the Republic said that Cyprus is facing a serious problem, receiving disproportionate pressure compared to other European countries, due to migration flows, and especially flows from the occupied territories, noting that asylum seekers have reached 5% while noting that Immigration is an issue that the EU must address collectively.
On the energy crisis brought about by the war in Ukraine, the President of the Republic said that “the current conditions can act as a catalyst for new energy corridors. “Cyprus can play its part in this collective EU effort.” “We must remain focused on diplomatic efforts to put an end to the Russian aggression in a way that reflects the will of Kiev.” EU on issues such as tackling climate change, shaping the Common European Asylum System, EU Security and Defense issues.
