The President of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiadis, made an extensive reference to the Cyprus issue through his televised message on the occasion of the Easter holidays. After expressing his wishes to the people, the President addressed especially to our Turkish Cypriot compatriots, to whom he stressed that “this homeland is yours and ours. Blood was shed for this homeland, for this country we suffered, we cried, sometimes together and sometimes separately. The pain has always been the same for everyone “ .
He also states that” Only the two communities will benefit, but also all those involved in “Cyprus, if by abandoning unattainable goals we work consciously and honestly to build a state that will not lag behind the principles and values of the other states of the European Union.”
About the economy and the consequences in it due to the Russian invasion and previously due to the Pandemic, Fr. Anastasiadis considers, as he said, since he is going through “the last months of his presidential term”, that it is absolutely necessary to address the political forces and call on them to join forces. Our goal, says the PD, is to make the disbursement and utilization of the billions of euros that will result as a result of the provisions of the Recovery and Sustainability Fund.
The Easter message of the President of the Republic:
Compatriots, compatriots,
On the occasion of the feast of the Resurrection of the Lord I want to express my warmest wishes to each and every to each of you for personal health and family happiness.
At the same time, I want to express from the bottom of my heart the message of the Resurrection to reach our homeland.
What is being documented by the Russian invasion of Ukraine is healing our wounds and making it even more urgent that we continue to fight together for the rule of law and peace.
Friends,
It is with sincere feelings of friendship that I address tonight to our Turkish Cypriot fellow citizens.
Turkish Cypriot compatriots,
This homeland is yours and ours. Blood was shed for this homeland, for this country we suffered, we cried, sometimes together and sometimes separately. The pain has always been the same for everyone.
And it is this pain that determines how much people are equal and equal.
How much mutual respect for the rights of everyone is the only foundation for coexistence, co-creation for lasting prosperity and peace.
The catastrophic record of the war in Ukraine shows how fragile peace is when the interests of the powerful violate the principles of international law.
I believe that the time has come for our love for our common homeland to allow us to redress the injustice imposed on us by secession.
Only the two communities will benefit, but also all those involved in the Cyprus problem, if leaving We are working consciously and honestly to build a state that will not lag behind the principles and values of the rest of the European Union.
The basis for a solution has been agreed and recorded in dozens of United Nations resolutions./p>
What is needed is the political will, the genuine political will and the joint effort to establish a state that respects the equality and human rights of every Cypriot European citizen, that responds at the same time to the concerns of both communities. but also will ensure its functionality and full and absolute independence.
On behalf of the Greek Cypriot side, I once again declare our readiness to work resolutely to achieve lasting peace and lasting prosperity for all. .
Compatriots, My extensive reference to the maximum of the problems we are experiencing for the 48th year was inevitable.
This, however, does not distract me from the other trials that the Cypriot people face. faced and faces.
That is why I would like to send a message of hope and optimism, a message based on the determination of the Government, but especially on your own strength, on the sense of survival that distinguishes us through patriotism, hard work, perseverance and stubbornness that distinguishes him. Our people.
And my reference is not accidental, if we consider the crises we have gone through during the life of the Republic of Cyprus and what we had to face four years after independence when there was an attempt to overthrow the state.
In 1974, when the Republic of Cyprus received the biggest blow with the invasion and occupation of one third of its territory and the consequent catastrophic consequences.
Nevertheless, the Republic of Cyprus not only survived but also managed to become a full member of the European Union, remaining the only internationally recognized state.
At the same time it became a pillar of stability and peace, highlighting the geostrategic role it can to play in the region.
More recent examples, which add to what characterizes our people, was the effective and successful response to the state bankruptcy risk in 2013.
We managed not only to reverse the negative effects, but also to get out of the memorandum by achieving growth indicators that were the highest in the Eurozone.
In 2020 we faced another test.
Its crisis pandemic, with unprecedented consequences for health, the economy and society.
Again, as a result of targeted government measures, whether they concerned the health sector or the economy, but especially thanks to the superhuman efforts of the front-line heroes, as they have rightly been described, the advice of the scientific team, but also the discipline and As a people, we are on the path to a definitive exit from this crisis as well.
Unfortunately, today, as a result of the war in Ukraine, we are facing new challenges, with economic and social implications worldwide. p>
Of course, what matters is the end of the bloodshed and the catastrophic consequences for the Ukrainian people. At the same time, however, not ignoring the consequences of the war will inevitably affect our country, we are determined to work together. with the political forces and the social partners, to take those measures that will contribute to the alleviation, but also the final confrontation of the new unforeseen crisis.
Compatriots,
Tonight's message is not offered for an account of the government project.
However, in the last months of my presidency, I consider it absolutely necessary to address the political forces and call on them to join forces.
Our goal is to be able to disburse and utilize the billions of euros that will result. as a consequence of the provisions of the Recovery and Sustainability Fund.
Billions based on the “Cyprus & # 8211; Tomorrow “, will contribute to the further modernization of the country, with mature projects, policies and reforms that the country so much needs, but also the citizens.
Projects and policies that do not have ideological orientations or party color.
Compatriots,
The experiences of recent years have confirmed the great potential we have as a country.
I have no doubt that we will succeed again.
For this and in closing, I would like to repeat the message of optimism and wish, peace in the world and in our homeland.
Happy Resurrection.
