The President of DISY Annita Dimitriou gave a Press Convention on the western orientation of Cyprus and the prospects in NATO.
As he stated, “Right now we name on the opposite events to take a place on this dichotomy: To decide on a facet. To decide on allies. With Europe and the West or with their rivals.”
Similar announcement:
Cyprus at this time has a chance: to be an element of safety, peace and perspective in our area. By way of its strengthening, to say higher situations for fixing the Cyprus drawback. This chance is our affiliation with Western international locations and NATO. A path opened by the Democratic Alarm since 1976, when in its founding declaration it stated that Cyprus should “strengthen its ties with the West and make the most of the Western issue”.
A path that handed by means of our accession to the European Union in 2004 and the numerous financial and social advantages that residents acknowledge. When some have been shouting “EEC and NATO the identical union”. A highway that introduced us nearer to Greece. Because of this, at this time our international locations are turning into robust elements of stability within the south-eastern Mediterranean. A path that may show to be a lifesaver for the answer of the Cyprus difficulty, as safety points are extra simply resolved throughout the framework of NATO than outdoors of it.
For the Democratic Alarm, our dedication to the rules and values of the free democratic world and to the western orientation of the nation is non-negotiable. It’s our deep conviction that the pursuits, well-being and safety of our folks lie within the last integration of our nation into all of the establishments and organizations of political, financial and protection cooperation of the West.
This historic course was the results of a steady political and ideological battle fought by the Democratic Alarm and gained by our folks. A battle he fought with unity and braveness, with all his leaders within the entrance line. We adopted this coverage beneath Glaukos Clerides, after we achieved our biggest nationwide success, our accession to the European Union, regardless of the reactions and threats of Turkey on the time. That are similar to at this time's.
We adopted this coverage throughout the administration of Nikos Anastasiadis, after we proceeded to considerably develop our relationships with highly effective states of the Western world, such because the USA and France, with useful outcomes for our nation. One thing that additionally led to the lifting of the embargo.
Now, we’re thought-about an essential and dependable companion of the West. One thing that considerably will increase our personal safety, in a area shaken by instability and conflicts. The deepening of our protection and navy collaborations with Western international locations, in addition to the highlighting of the a number of advantages from an eventual accession of Cyprus to NATO, should proceed with consistency and credibility.
Our coverage since 1976 has been constant. It’s decided by the nationwide curiosity and validated by the need of the residents.
Towards the politics of hope, perspective and extroversion, in opposition to the world of freedom and democracy, we have now all the time had the forces of conservation, stagnation and regression. The chums of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes.
We’re at such a crossroads at this time: On the one hand, the European, Western highway of safety, freedom and hope. Which matches by means of the strengthening of European protection and our membership in NATO. Then again, the searches of the non-aligned, the recycling of chilly warfare distress, the anti-Western syndromes and the commerce in concern.
Sadly, AKEL is as soon as once more on the mistaken facet of historical past. He reached the purpose, with out meaning to, after all, of utilizing the identical arguments invoked by Turkey. And when the arguments finish, the risk-taking and vulgar private assaults start.
Right now we name on the opposite events to take a stand on this dichotomy: to decide on a facet. To decide on allies. With Europe and the West or with their rivals.
Within the huge selections that decide our future we don’t disguise and we don’t step in two boats. Right now we face such a state of affairs. On the identical time, we, as a accountable political pressure belonging to the opposition, specific our satisfaction with the choice of the President of the Republic to undertake a central political place. And we name on him to proceed to proceed with its implementation with boldness.
We are going to assist insurance policies that come from us and mirror our values. And we will probably be strict judges of inactivity, indecision and communication video games.
We are going to guard this march ahead in order that it’s actual and never pretentious. In order that it reaches the tip. As a result of this imposes the curiosity of our nation.
As residents of the Republic of Cyprus and as Cypriot Hellenism.
To make sure a greater Cyprus for the brand new era.
To attain the answer of the Cyprus difficulty.
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