Government Investment Aims to Resolve Cyprus Problem
In a significant move towards resolving the long-standing Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides announced a strategic government investment in the European Union during the inauguration of a poignant photography exhibition titled “20 Years of Cyprus in the EU.” The exhibition, organized by the Press and Information Office, marks two decades of Cyprus’ EU membership and comes as the island nation approaches the 50th anniversary of the Turkish occupation.
Addressing attendees at the event, Christodoulides underscored the EU’s pivotal role in the quest for a final resolution. “The Cyprus problem is fundamentally a European matter, and we are leveraging the EU to achieve a final settlement, utilising all political and economic tools within the context of EU-Turkey relations,” he stated. The President emphasized the collective rights of all legal residents, regardless of ethnicity, to enjoy the privileges of European citizens in a unified Cyprus.
Reflecting on the country’s journey since its accession to the EU in 2004, Christodoulides described it as “the most significant achievement and decisive development for the country since its establishment in 1960.” He credited this success to long-term strategic planning by successive governments and highlighted the crucial support from the Hellenic Republic.
The President concluded with a message of unity, stressing that the strength of EU member states is rooted in their solidarity. He remarked, “As member states, only if we are together, united in our diversity, sharing common principles and values, can we not only survive but also lead in today’s international context marked by intense geopolitical competition, instability, and multiple challenges.”
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