We cannot allow the passage of time to diminish efforts to ensure that justice for Cyprus prevails, says Archbishop of America

Cyprus’ illegal occupation by Turkey and efforts for a solution and reunification were discussed at a meeting Tuesday in New York between Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and Minister of Defense of Cyprus, Charalambos Petrides.

“We discussed a broad range of issues, including the continuing search for a just solution to the illegal occupation of Cyprus and how the Greek American and Cypriot American communities in the United States can be of help. We cannot allow the passage of time to diminish our efforts to ensure that justice for Cyprus prevails”, Elpidoforos said.

The meeting was also attended by Michalis Firillas, Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York, Colonel Georgios Ioannou, Lieutenant Colonel Demetris Kasinis and Lieutenant Colonel Demetris Demetriou.

Source: Cyprus News Agency