On the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the illegal declaration of the pseudo-state, the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, sent a message of condemnation, reaffirming his commitment to resuming substantive talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus problem.
“Today marks 43 years since Turkey’s illegal and unilateral declaration of the pseudo-state, which the entire international community condemned from the very beginning as an unlawful act. More specifically, the United Nations Security Council, through Resolutions 541 of 1983 and 550 of 1984, unequivocally condemned Turkey’s secessionist act, deeming it legally null and void, and calling on all states not to recognize the illegal entity and not to provide it with any assistance,” the President stated.
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43 years since the illegal declaration of the pseudo-state
At the same time, he noted that, “despite Ankara’s long-standing efforts to elevate and legitimize the secessionist entity, as well as its unacceptable claims regarding a two-state solution, the position of the international community remains clear and unambiguous, since no right can be derived from illegality. The Republic of Cyprus, a Member State of the United Nations and the European Union, is continually strengthening itself by enhancing all of the country’s sources of power and, through specific initiatives and actions, is emerging as a European pillar of security and stability in the particularly important region of the Eastern Mediterranean and the broader Middle East.”
At the same time, he emphasized, “Despite the challenges and Turkey’s diversionary tactics, we are working to resume substantive talks to resolve the Cyprus issue, with full respect for the negotiating acquis, based on the agreed framework and the Principles, Values, and the law of the European Union. Through our own persistent and coordinated efforts, we have galvanized international interest and secured the substantive engagement of the United Nations Secretary-General and the European Union, through the appointment of a special envoy for the Cyprus issue, as well as by fully linking EU-Turkey relations to the efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue.”
He added that, “our major effort toward the liberation and reunification of our homeland, which is our highest priority, continues methodically and with clear political will. We look forward to the trilateral conference under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General, during which we hope that the convening of an expanded conference will be announced, leading to the resumption of substantive talks.”
“The Republic of Cyprus is the common home of all its lawful citizens: Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Maronites, Armenians, and Latins. That is why I am sending a message of hope and a shared path forward to our Turkish Cypriot compatriots today. Their future does not lie in occupation and division, but in a free, reunified, and European homeland, without occupying armies or anachronistic guarantees,” he continued.
In closing, he once again condemned the illegal declaration of the pseudo-state and reiterated “our unwavering determination that we will not cease to fight with all the diplomatic and political means at our disposal until the day of our homeland’s liberation and reunification.”
