Revitalization of the General Assembly, Fourth thematic debate on the Strengthening of the Institutional Memory of the Office of the President of the General Assembly
UN Headquarters, 28 April 2017
Co-Chairs,
Since this is the first time we are taking the floor in the context of this year’s work of the Ad-hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly, let me at the outset, commend you for the excellent way in which you conduct our deliberations. [Read more…]
United Nations Disarmament Commission
2017 substantive session
Madam Chair
At the outset, on behalf of Cyprus delegation, I would like to congratulate you on the assumption of the chairmanship of this session of the United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC) and wish you every success in discharging your duties. [Read more…]
High-Level SDG Action Event-Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Agenda
UN Headquarters, 23 March 2017
Mr. President,
Cyprus aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and would like to add some remarks in its national capacity.
The consequences of climate change on our planet are well known. It is crucial that our actions be well informed and based on [Read more…]
Security Council Open Debate on Water, Peace and Security
United Nations, 22 November 2016
Mr. President,
Cyprus aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and would like to add some remarks in its national capacity. [Read more…]
Item 68(b): Protection and Promotion of Human Rights – Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms
United Nations, 31 October 2016
Statement by Mr. Menelaos Menelaou, Deputy Permanent Representative of Cyprus
Thank you Madame Chairperson.
As this is the first time my delegation takes the floor, allow me to extend our congratulations to you and the members of the bureau. My delegation subscribes to the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add some remarks in its national capacity. [Read more…]
Report of the International Criminal Court (1 August 2015 – 31 July 2016)
United Nations, 31 October 2016
At the outset we would like to express our warm appreciation to President Fernandez de Gurmendi for her comprehensive presentation of this report, covering the period from 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016 (A/71/342). My delegation wishes to align itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to deliver additional remarks in its national capacity, with a focus on the goal of universality of the Rome Statute. [Read more…]
Agenda Item 70: Report of the International Court of Justice (1 August 2015 – 31 July 2016)
United Nations, 27 October 2016
Mr. President,
It is a particular honor and pleasure for the delegation of the Republic of Cyprus to address the General Assembly on its consideration of the Report of the International Court of Justice (A/71/4). We are grateful to President, Judge Ronny Abraham for his introduction of the report and for his insightful remarks on the work and functioning of the Court. [Read more…]
(Agenda item 78)
Cluster I: Chapter V (Identification of Customary International Law)
Cluster II: Chapter IX (Jus Cogens)
United Nations, 26 October 2016
Concerning Chapter V on the Identification of Customary International Law, allow me to commend the Special Rapporteur, Sir Michael Wood for his continued efforts to advance the ILC’s work on this topic. We take note of the completion of the first reading of the 16 draft conclusions together with draft commentaries. [Read more…]
United Nations Headquarters, 22 September 2016
Mr. President,
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great honour to once again address this august body. I would like to start by joining the previous speakers in conveying my Government’s congratulations to Ambassador Peter Thomson on his election as President of the 71st Session. [Read more…]
High Level Meeting on Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants 
New York, 19 September 2016
From the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to the Secretary General and the former President of the General Assembly, as well as the co-facilitators, Ireland and Jordan, for their valuable work in preparation of this High Level meeting. [Read more…]