PtB-GC of the Commonwealth Affiliation mentioned a attainable relocation of headquarters to Cyprus – What was on the heart of the dialogue
The President of the Parliament Annita Dimitriou had a web-based assembly with the Secretary Normal of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Affiliation (CPA) Stephen Twigg at present, throughout which they mentioned, amongst different issues, “the optimistic response relating to the potential for relocating the headquarters of the CPA in Cyprus, in case it’s deemed crucial to maneuver her”.
In accordance with a press release by the Parliament, the President of the Parliament welcomed the work carried out by the CCP in issues of parliamentary diplomacy and emphasised that Cyprus is totally dedicated to democratic rules and values, as expressed within the Constitution of the Commonwealth, which, as she famous, are extra related at present than ever.
Mrs. Dimitriou additionally assured Mr. Twigg of the Home of Representatives' agency assist in efforts to alter the authorized standing of the Affiliation, as this, as she said, will strengthen unity and contribute to the additional promotion of frequent values between of the member parliaments.
For his half, Mr. Twigg thanked the Speaker of the Parliament for the numerous contribution and assist of the Cyprus Department within the efforts to alter the authorized standing of the Affiliation in addition to for the optimistic response relating to the potential for relocating the headquarters of the CCP in Cyprus, in case its motion is deemed crucial. On the identical time, he knowledgeable Mrs. Dimitriou concerning the newest developments relating to this matter, as they’ve been formed earlier than the upcoming World Convention of the Affiliation, which is able to happen in November 2024 in Australia.
Mrs. Dimitriou and Mr. Twigg additionally talked concerning the completion of fifty years for the reason that Turkish invasion and the continued occupation of a part of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus by Turkey, on the event of a associated letter – message despatched by the Speaker of the Parliament, amongst others, to the Normal Secretary of the CCP.
It’s famous that the top of the Cypriot delegation to the Greek Communist Get together, Aristos Damianou, and officers additionally participated within the assembly.
