I confess that I am a bit puzzled, because, having read the note — although it mentions the important and urgent character of the item — I do not believe that this is sufficient reason to bypass the General Committee. As the representative of the Russian Federation said, we have ample time. I really…
I would like some clarification here from the Secretariat, because it is not very clear to me why this request for an additional item on the agenda came directly to the General Assembly plenary rather than going through the General Committee.
My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution contained in document A/63/L.2. We consider that, as a matter of principle, it is the prerogative of every State to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on matters that affect its vital interests and that pertain t…
Allow me at the outset to note that Cyprus, as a member of the European Union (EU), fully supports the statement to be made by the Slovenian EU presidency on behalf of the Union. Our statement will be limited to some additional comments of national concern.
Today, we attend this high-level meeting …
Cyprus has fully aligned itself with the statement made yesterday by the representative of Slovenia on behalf of the European Union. I will therefore limit my remarks to those of specific national significance.
Situated in one of the most precarious geographical regions that are expected to be grav…
Cyprus has had strong links with the Olympic concept in modern as well as ancient times — as matter of fact, since the inception of the Olympic Games in 776 B.C. — and I wish to make a few remarks.
At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Chinese delegation for tabling resolution A/62/L.2, e…
Let me begin by saying that Cyprus fully subscribes to the statement made by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal on behalf of the European Union. We welcome this High-level Dialogue on Interreligious and Intercultural Understanding, which we consider particularly s…
I am taking the floor to exercise my right of reply to the statement made earlier today by His Excellency the Prime Minister of Turkey, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Mr. Erdoğan referred to the so-called Turkish republic of northern Cyprus. I will not elaborate on that imaginary entity, created by Turke…
I would like to underline yet again my country’s unconditional support for the principle of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all States. We consider the United Nations to be the primary guarantor of that pillar of international legality.
In that framework, I should like to…
Today’s debate is most timely. We have reached a point where we must at last proceed with an honest assessment of the work of the Security Council — and more so of the debate that has been taking place for many years regarding the reform of the Council — and agree on the way forward. I would like to…
I am taking the floor to strongly support the draft resolution introduced by the representative of Greece on the return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin.
Cyprus considers this very sensitive issue — in parallel, of course, with the protection and in situ preservation o…
I apologize, Madam President, for taking the floor at this late hour. I know that I am taking advantage of your incredible stamina, but I hope that you will bear with me for a few minutes.
It is my duty to reply to the statement made earlier by His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Gül, Deputy Prime Minister…
I would like to say that I am really puzzled with regard to the legal situation of the matter before the Assembly. I therefore believe that we need more clarity before we proceed. Let me explain how I view the situation at the moment.
What we have before us are rules 21, 22 and 23 of the Assembly’s…
I am taking the floor to support the statement just made by the representative of the People’s Republic of China, in favour of upholding the decision taken yesterday by the General Committee not to include the items in question in the agenda of the General Assembly.
We believe that the issue of Tai…
I thank Ambassador Natalegawa, Permanent Representative of Indonesia and President of the Security Council for this month, for his introduction yesterday morning of the report of the Council (A/62/2).
We appreciate the informative content of the report, as well as the actual work done by the Counci…
At the outset, I would like to thank the President for convening this debate. We consider the maintenance of a constructive dialogue to be useful even on those issues where stark differences of opinion remain and where a bridging of the gap is not yet within reach. Having substantially advanced in m…
Allow me at the outset to note that Cyprus is fully represented by the statement delivered earlier by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union (EU).
Five years after the 2001 special session, the collective effort of the international community to halt the spread of the pandemi…
Let me begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on having convened this High-level Dialogue. The time could not be more appropriate for the start of a frank and open exchange of views and ideas on this important international issue that affects the lives and welfare of us all, as individuals an…
I wish to reply to the statement made this morning by Mr. Abdullah Güll, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey. Without examining Mr. Güll’s assessment of recent developments with regard to the Cyprus problem, with which we entirely disagree, and without entering into pole…
