His position in favour of forming a government of broad acceptance and national unity, Presidential candidate Nicos Christodoulides outlined in a speech to the London community on Thursday evening.
"Building unity and this is the message I am sending from London back to Cyprus is the stated desire of society and as a candidate, taking into account the consultation with society, I have a strong belief in the necessity of establishing such a government of broad acceptance, with the participation of competent people from all political parties, reflecting national unity and political readiness for consultation and cooperation between the executive and the legislature", Mr. Christodoulides, speaking at an event at the premises of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood.
Christodoulides referred to "crucial" presidential elections for the future of the country.
Referring to the Cyprus problem, he said he wanted to be clear that the top priority is the solution, "the liberation and reunification of our homeland on the basis of UN resolutions and EU principles and values, without troops and foreign guarantors" and referred to the need for the effective implementation of the European acquis throughout the whole territory of Cyprus, while in response to a question from the audience he stressed the importance of the EU's involvement in the pursuit of a solution.
Beyond that, he said that at the same time he should work to strengthen the international standing and presence of the Republic of Cyprus, the strengthening of the unity of the people and leadership, the development of a sustainable and resilient economy, the strengthening of the deterrent power and defensive armour of the country, a foreign policy with "assertive realism" and especially today, due to the difficult economic conditions, the strengthening of social cohesion and social justice and solidarity.
He mentioned as priorities to be addressed accuracy, low wages and pensions, quality employment, people-centred education, upgrading the health sector, migration, access to quality services for citizens, tackling under-birth rate and fighting corruption with accountability.
He said he was justified for the broad support from many parties and personalities from many fields, while, as he said, the answer to what his vision is is "clearly and unambiguously that I want to improve the standard of living of all Cypriots, that is, the everyday life of all Cypriots, to make a better Cyprus for our children".
The programme of Christodoulides' visit to London included meetings with the Archbishop of Thyatira and Great Britain, Mr Nikita, with organised community groups and with students and young people living in the British capital.
Source: CNA
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