Anastasiadis on the Cyprus issue: I will not accept a solution that will not offer functionality, sustainability and independence

It was clear that he would not accept a solution to the Cyprus problem that would not offer functionality, sustainability and especially independence. Nikos Anastasiadis.

In his speech at the dinner given in his honor by the Federation of Cypriot Organizations of America, in New York, the president of Of Cyprus He said he was moved by the fact that “for the eighth year I have been fortunate to be among those who helped, after the years of disaster, to stand up” but also proud because most of you who are as a result of the refugee, in America “You excelled, you excel, you are moving forward and that makes us really proud” and added:

“But at the same time it creates the obligation to those whom the people honored to represent, to assume the responsibilities they owe to the homeland, to undertake the work of salvation of the homeland. And our presence here for the eighth year is moving in this direction. Especially after the latest negative developments as a result of the Turkish revisionist stance, as The result of Turkish expansionist behavior, which is not limited to Cyprus, but is recorded in the actions against the sovereign rights of Greece, the invasion of Syria, the intervention in Libya, the intervention in Nagorno-Karabakh, the corresponding questioning of the sovereign rights of Iraq and not only. We are pursuing a policy and policy of expansion, a neo-Ottoman behavior that has led to deviating from the agreed solution framework as set out in the Summit Agreements and enshrined in UN resolutions. As well as the terms of reference of the Secretary General.

So what I did today was the least I could do, enlightening the international public on the real reasons for its existence. Cyprus, because, unfortunately, as time goes on, as long as the interests of some people dictate it, the crimes committed by Turkey either in Cyprus or elsewhere.

And what I was saying in the morning (in the speech at the General Assembly) is that the perpetrator is pretending and trying to convince himself that he is the victim. Some things had to be said and some things had to be said, and among them the most important is: Do not succumb to any pressure, do not succumb to any blackmail. We are right on our side, we have the principles and values ​​of the international organization that protect us. We are a full member of the EU and we must respect the principles and values ​​of the great European family. The most important thing is that we can not be less Greek than our ancestors, than those who knew that it is through struggles that freedom is won. And it is significant that this year we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution, when the enslaved race, an essentially non-existent state, but with the Greeks alive, with the soul of the Greeks managed to have today’s Greece for which we are all proud of. The same happened with Cyprus. The revolution of ’55 -’59 led to the shaking of the colonial yoke, led to the creation of the Republic of Cyprus, a country for which, despite its size, we are proud of the role it plays either within Europe or in the region in general. We will protect this country in every way, not ignoring the rights of our compatriots, but ignoring the demands and bulimia of the Turks, Mr. Erdogan and those who follow him.

I want to assure you that I will not deviate from principles and values, that I will not accept any solution that will not offer functionality, sustainability and especially independence. These do not infringe on the rights of Turkish Cypriots. “What harms the interests of all gentlemen, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, is the dependence or discord, the acceptance of Cyprus’ dependence on Turkey or any foreign power.”

President Anastasiadis congratulated the Federation “for this year’s selection to honor a distinguished Greek scientist, Mr. Stelios Papadopoulos” and “for the initiatives you are undertaking” and wished “the time that will be my last presence here before the end of of my tenure, to see other worthy people honored by the Federation “.

Referring to theme created with the Archbishop of America Hopeful, the President of the Republic of Cyprus said, noted to others, that “In the last few days we have experienced some moments of bitterness, because no one can, citing his own pain, forget that some others became refugees by themselves who turned their own family into refugees” pointing out at the same time “I do not want any problem to be created between the parish, because the head of the Church in America has a role to play” and assured that “Despite the bitterness that was caused and wanting to feel that we are all united, we should delete what happened, the note was made, the mistake, I want to believe, that it was recognized tomorrow and I will convey to the most respected the bitterness that has been caused and the frustration it has caused “.

The event was also addressed by the President of the Federation Kyriakos Papastylianou, who expressed the support of expatriate organizations in the efforts made by the President of the Republic of Cyprus to resolve the Cyprus issue and the President of PSEKA Philip Christofernes, who Hellenism in general, making special mention of those expatriates who contributed the most to the struggle of Cyprus for justification.