The World Conference of the Cypriots of the Diaspora will begin on the 22nd of August in Nicosia in cooperation with the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots (POMAK), the International Coordinating Committee – Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) and the World Conference of Young Overseas Cypriots (NEPOMAK).
According to an official press release, the conference will be opened by President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides. The ceremony will be televised by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation CyBC, and via live streaming from the website www.commissionertothepresidency.gov.cy.
In addition, the 21st World Conference of Cypriots of the Diaspora POMAK – PSEKA will take place, as well as the presentation of the international annual conference of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) 2024 which for the first time will be held in Cyprus.
The World Conference will last until August 25 and is expected to have the biggest participation of delegates.
Delegates will be briefed by President of the Republic on the developments regarding the Cyprus issue, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on issues of foreign policy, by the Minister of Energy on issues related to energy policy and hydrocarbons and by the Government Spokesman on the promotion of the Cyprus problem in international media.
In addition, delegates will also be briefed by the Head of Humanitarian Issues for Missing Persons and Enclaved, the Minister of Education, Sports and Culture, the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Health.
On the sidelines of the World Congress, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in separate discussions with leaders and representatives of the parliamentary parties, as well as with representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Cyprus.
They will also be received by the President of the Republic and the First Lady at a reception at the Presidential Palace.
Various other events will take place in which people of the diaspora will be honored for their contribution to Cyprus, as well as a photo exhibition and a concert.
Delegates will also be registered to the new Online Platform of the Cypriot Diaspora.
Source: Cyprus News Agency