Security Council Open Debate: Maintaining International Peace and Security: Reflect on History, Reaffirm the Strong Commitment to the Purposes and Principles of the Charter of the United Nations
United Nations, February 23, 2015
Mr. Chairman,
The Republic of Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to make some additional remarks in its national capacity. [Read more…]
UN General Assembly’s informal meeting under the item ‘Question of equitable representation and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters’
February 12, 2015
Mr. Chairman,
As this is the first meeting after you have assumed the duties of the Chair, let me fist convey to you our congratulations and assure you of our full support in your effort to carry our work to a successful outcome. [Read more…]
Thank you Mr. Chairman.
We commend and thank South Africa and Slovakia for convening this important debate. My contribution will look at the issues under discussion through the prism of where the UN should find itself at its 70th year. [Read more…]
69th Session of the General Assembly
Informal Meeting on the Concerns of a Rise in Anti-Semitic Violence Worldwide
Mr. Chairman,
The Republic of Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to make some additional remarks in its national capacity. We would like, in our turn, to thank the President of the General Assembly for acceding to the EU request to hold a special meeting on the issue of the rise in anti-Semitic violence worldwide. [Read more…]
Inclusive Development for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security
Statement by the Permanent Representative Ambassador Nicholas Emiliou
January 19, 2015
Thank you Madam President.
I am honored to address the Security Council on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus on this very pertinent and timely topic. We commend and thank Chile for convening this important debate on inclusive development and its interaction with the maintenance of international peace and security. Cyprus has aligned itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the EU and I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. [Read more…]
13th Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute
11 December 2014
Mr. President, Members of the Assembly, Distinguished Delegates, Officials of the Court, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Cyprus fully aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. [Read more…]
Statement by Mr. Nectarios Soteriou, Attaché
Agenda item 123 (k): Cooperation between the United Nations and the Economic Cooperation Organization
10 December 2014
Mr. President,
Thank you for giving me the floor. In relation to the resolution A/69/L.11/Rev.1 entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Economic Cooperation Organization” just adopted, my delegation wishes to state for the record that Cyprus disassociates itself from the consensus on that resolution for the following reasons: [Read more…]
Oceans and the law of the sea and Sustainable fisheries
[agenda item 74 (a) and (b)]
Mr Chairman,
The Republic of Cyprus aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to make some additional remarks in its national capacity. Before proceeding to doing so, my delegation extends its gratitude to Trinidad and Tobacco and New Zealand for the successful conclusion of negotiations of the two draft resolutions, which as every year, it proudly co-sponsors. [Read more…]
United Nations General Assembly – 69th Session
Third Committee
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
Thank you Madam Chair.
As this is the first time my delegation takes the floor, allow me to congratulate yourself and the members of the bureau, for your election and for the excellent work carried out thus far. [Read more…]
Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security “Displaced Women and Girls: Leaders and Survivors”
October 28, 2014
Thank you Madame President.
I am honored to address the Security Council on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus on the important topic and we wish to warmly congratulate you for this initiative. [Read more…]