The disappointments, the obstacles, the difficulties, but additionally the pursuits and selfishness that intrude in our manner, are by no means going to cease our effort for an answer to the Cyprus downside, stated the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulidis, on Tuesday from Paralimni. He additionally stated that “the occupation barbed wire that separates us from the sea-loving metropolis of Famagusta shouldn’t be insurmountable” talking on the tenth Clerical Meeting of the Diocese of Constantia and Famagusta for the 50 years of invasion and occupation beneath the title “Famagusta Reminiscences and Hope”.
Within the speech, learn by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, the President said that “this historic establishment, which has been revived for a number of years by the related Diocese, on the initiative of its pastor, Mr. Vasilios, contributes considerably, amongst many others, to communication effort of the clergy and church employees of the parishes of the Metropolis, each amongst themselves and with its head and extra broadly the Hierarchy of the Church”.
On the identical time he continued “this sort of initiatives are of particular significance as a result of, political and Church management, we all know very nicely that we should give a voice to the residents, keep communication with them, share concepts, search for options to issues and, in fact, face one another by way of a inventive and human prism, on the premise of mutual appreciation and respect. Particularly these of us who’ve the privilege however, specifically, the accountability to steer, correct communication with society, is the infallible compass that exhibits our course in the direction of the frequent good, prosperity, progress, growth and customarily change for the higher ».
The President of the Republic stated that the efforts made and made by Metropolitan Basilios of Constantia and Famagusta “to save lots of ecclesiastical monuments and relics of our occupied territories” are identified.
He continued, saying that “the fifty years which have handed for the reason that Turkish invasion of 1974, are lengthy and decisive. This yr, all year long, on the event of this unhappy anniversary, Cyprus is reassessing its wounds, recalling the occasions much more in its reminiscence and experiencing this unfavourable milestone in a particular manner”.
In his speech, President Christodoulidis additionally talked about that “the disappointments, the obstacles, the difficulties in addition to the pursuits and selfishness that intrude in our manner, are by no means going to cease our effort, or disorient us from our purpose. In our goals, the homeland we wish is free and united, with out an occupying military and overseas protectors.”
Exactly inside this context, he continued, “we declare an answer on the premise of the agreed framework, which makes use of the negotiated acquis and takes into consideration European ideas and values. We’re looking for a sustainable and sturdy resolution, which ensures to all of the authorized residents of our nation situations of peace, safety and prosperity”.
We’re subsequently working intensively and methodically, stated the President, “utilizing the robust synergies now we have created with our companions and our strategic companions, with Greece distinguished, in fact. With religion in the appropriate of our battle, with stable arguments and assertive realism, we’re combating for every thing that each state and each European citizen is entitled to.”
From this lovely place, he stated “at a distance very near the ceasefire line, I wish to ship, with out underestimating the difficulties and challenges, the optimistic and hopeful message that the occupation barbed wire that separates us from sea-loving Famagusta shouldn’t be insurmountable”.
He additionally stated that the up to now unfavourable perspective of Mr. Tatar and the Turkish facet “not solely don’t disappoint us however make us much more cussed”. “Everybody acknowledges that it is usually due to our personal persistent efforts that the Secretary Basic of the United Nations is engaged on the following step, with the purpose of resuming the negotiations that may result in the decision of the Cyprus situation” he continued.
On the identical time, he expressed satisfaction as a result of, as he defined, “nearly all of the political management helps the efforts we’re making to exhaust each negotiating margin in an effort to obtain the highest nationwide purpose and understand the good dream, handing over to our youngsters a free and united homeland. On this effort of ours for a greater, secure and sturdy tomorrow for our nation, I’m positive that now we have the assist of the folks, the clergy and likewise the Hierarchy”.
Referring to the tenth Clerical Meeting of the Diocese of Constantia – Famagusta, the President of the Republic stated that “amongst different issues, it sends a convincing message in all instructions. It turns its gaze in the direction of its pure and historic seat, the town of Famagusta and measures 50 years of refugeehood”
President Christodoulidis wished that “the following Clerical and In style Meeting will discover us in entrance of latest information, in a Cyprus of peaceable coexistence, free motion, software of all human rights. Could he discover us all once more within the metropolis of Famagusta, in a united Cyprus, the place the bells will ring joyfully, and our church buildings will perform usually and easily” he concluded.
