The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritisspoke before the UN Security Council, underlining the urgent need for Compliance with all international standards of international law. As he pointed out, this is necessary to “feel safe all Syrian residents”. In particular, he pointed out that “Syrian sovereignty and its territorial integrity are in line with the protection of all fundamental rights of Syrian citizens so that they can live in peace without fear”.
Mr. Gerapetritis expressed the solidarity of Greece to the Syrian society and addressed condolences to relatives of the victims. He appealed to take measures that will restore calm and facilitate the humanitarian aid. The minister clearly stated that “Greece is supporting the immediate decline and accountability for the crimes committed”.
In his speech, Mr. Gerapetritis underlined the need for Keeping the ceasefire of fire And “we condemn the infringement and the need for all those responsible for being held accountable.” He also referred to a recent terrorist attack on the church of Prophet Elias, stressing that “the people of Syria through their history and heritage will always be stronger than terrorism in every form”. Finally, he stressed the importance of Syrian support in this transitional period, based on the provisions of Resolution 2244 of the Security Council.
The Foreign Minister ended his speech, assuring that “Greece will continue to support the Syrian people and the UN’s efforts to achieve peace, security and prosperity”.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritismet with the Secretary -General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterresin the context of the informal, expanded meeting for the Cyprus issue, which is being held in New York.
As reported by the Cyprus News Agency (CPC), the first part of the plenary was completed, and the heads of delegations are now involved in a working lunch. In addition to the UN Secretary -General, the President of the Republic of Cyprus participated in the Plenary of the Conference. Nikos ChristodoulidesForeign Ministers of Greece and Turkey, George Gerapetritis and Hakan Fidan Correspondingly, the Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tataras well as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs on the United Kingdom European issues, Steven Dawit.
On the sidelines of the multilateral conference, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, also had a meeting with the Secretary General of the United Nations. President Christodoulides reiterated the Ready of the Republic of Cyprus to resume substantive negotiations from the point where they were interrupted in 2017. He also stressed the commitment to the UN Security Council resolutions and under the United Nations, which constitute the corner of the process of resolving the Cyprus problem.