First Committee – General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items
UN Headquarters
Mr. Chairman,
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the chairmanship of the First Committee.
I am convinced that your rich diplomatic experience will be an asset in the work of this Committee and I can assure you of the full support and cooperation of my delegation. [Read more…]
Εν όψει των Προεδρικών Εκλογών του 2018, πληροφορείστε ότι εάν είστε εγγεγραμμένοι στους εκλογικούς καταλόγους της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας και επιθυμείτε να ψηφίσετε στο πλησιέστερο εκλογικό κέντρο του εξωτερικού, θα πρέπει να συμπληρώσετε τη δήλωση μέχρι τις 18/12/2017 και να την αποστείλετε στην Υπηρεσία Εκλογών [ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο: [Read more…]
United Nations Headquarters. 21 September 2017
Mr. President,
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
At the outset, I wish to convey my Government’s congratulations to Mr. Miroslav Lajčák (Λάιτζακ) on his election as President of the General Assembly for its 72nd Session and assure of our unwavering support on his mission. [Read more…]
Statement delivered by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, H.E. Mr. Nicos Kouyialis at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
United Nations, 19 July 2017
Excellencies,
Resolution 70/1 through which the World Leaders have adopted the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development is the bedrock on which all countries of the world will base their future development. [Read more…]
United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Plenary Meeting , 6 June 2017
Excellencies, Ministers, Distinguished Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great pleasure to take part in this conference, which brings us all here today to discuss, exchange views and ensure the continuity of our efforts for the protection and conservation of our seas and oceans. [Read more…]
United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Excellencies, Ministers, Distinguished Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen,
This Conference on the Oceans to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14, could not be held at a more appropriate time. Although the need for protection of our Oceans and Seas has long been recognized, unfortunately international efforts for their protection have been disproportionately limited compared to their importance for the continuation of life on earth. [Read more…]
Open Debate Under the Theme “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, Including Healthcare in Conflict”
Security Council, 25 May 2017
Mr President,
At the outset, allow me to commend you for organizing this open debate on the always pertinent issue of the “Protection of civilians in armed conflict, including healthcare in conflict”. Cyprus subscribes to the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add the following in its national capacity. [Read more…]
18th Meeting of the UN Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea – The Effects of Climate Change on Oceans
The Permanent Representative of Cyprus, H.E. Ambassador Kornelios Korneliou and the Permanent Representative of Peru to the UN, H.E. Ambassador Gustavo Meza-Cuadra opened on 15th of May, the 18th meeting of the UN Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea. The meeting will take place from 15-19 May 2017 at the UN Headquarters in New York, under the theme “The Effects of Climate Change on Oceans.” [Read more…]
Press Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Stéphane Dujarric
I wanted to say a few words about a friend and colleague who, as you may know, passed away on Thursday after a battle with lung cancer.
For almost 30 years, Maria Zoupaniotis was the press counsellor at the Mission of the Republic of Cyprus. I think, if we kept track of these things, she would have been the dean of the spokespeople at the Missions. [Read more…]
Με αισθήματα βαθύτατης θλίψης ανακοινώνουμε το θάνατο της συναδέλφου και φίλης Μαρίας Ζουπανιώτη, Διευθύντριας του Γραφείου Τύπου και Συμβούλου στη Μόνιμη Αντιπροσωπεία της Κύπρου στον ΟΗΕ, η οποία άφησε την τελευταία της πνοή χθες 13 Απριλίου 2017 στο νοσοκομείο Mercy Medical Center στο Long Island της Νέας Υόρκης ύστερα από μία σύντομη άνιση μάχη με τον καρκίνο. [Read more…]