The President of the Cyprus Parliament, Annita Dimitriou, called for full coordination of actions for the internationalization of the Cyprus problem, addressing on Tuesday the World Conference of Overseas Cypriots, organised by the organizations POMAK, PSEKA and NEPOMAK.
Speaking at the Conference, in Nicosia, Demetriou referred to the 48 years that have passed since the Turkish invasion and the escalation of Turkey’s criminal behavior with the creation of new fait accompli, with the attempt to settle the fenced off area of Famagusta, the threats of annexation of the occupied territories and the continuous and flagrant violations of international and European Law.
“We need unity, continuous struggle and commitment to the goal of reuniting our homeland through a just solution, based on the principles of International Law, UN resolutions and European principles and values, which will meet the expectations of all Cypriots”, said the President of the Parliament, adding that in order to achieve this goal, full coordination of actions “for the promotion of the rights of our country and the internationalization of the Cypriot problem” is needed. As she said, the Cypriot diaspora continuously strengthens these efforts, exerting pressure on the international decision-making centers, having achieved a positive outcome on issues concerning Cyprus several times.
In addition, the House President said that the Cypriot diaspora is the most authentic and vivid part of Hellenism, which through its valuable action, supports Cyprus in various ways.
Overseas Cypriots, men and women, despite the adversities of life they faced on their way, maintained unbreakable ties with their country, turning the love and nostalgia for the homeland into action, into a way of life that honours Cyprus and represents its interests, noted Demetriou.
Referring to the Youth of the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots (NEPOMAK), the President of the Parliament welcomed its active participation and the important role it plays in maintaining the national identity of “the most vital and hopeful part of our society”, as she said.
The goal of the House of Representatives, said Demetriou, is to strengthen and deepen the relations of young diaspora members with Cyprus, recognizing the creation of meaningful ties as the best investment for the future. At the same time, supporting the members of the diaspora in the challenges they face remains a priority, she added, especially while tackling the effects of the pandemic, which dealt a particularly heavy blow to the Cypriot community of the United Kingdom, but also in relation to the consequences of Brexit.
Demetriou concluded that it is an obligation “to provide to the new generation a united and free homeland, where all citizens will enjoy their self-evident human rights. Only in this way will we justify the struggles of the Cypriot people and secure the future, so that our youth lives and creates in a free, European and democratic Cyprus.”
Source : Cyprus News Agency