Lately, we have been experiencing a period of particular hardening of the attitude of the Turkish leadership with its revisionism and neo-Ottoman mentality, and we are witnessing a policy and tactics that is in strong conflict with international law and challenges the sentiments of every democratic people, Presidential Commissioner Fotis Fotiou said in a speech.
At the same time, he added that in any case, we will continue to vigorously and with determination to promote our rights, having the support and solidarity of the European Union and, more broadly, of those countries that deplore Turkey's arrogance and aggression and fight for the prevalence of international law.
During his speech at the opening event of the 38th Wine Festival in London and the parallel trade fair organised by the "Paroikakiaki" newspaper, read on his behalf by the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in London, Andreas Kakouris, Mr. Fotiou, noted that the goal of liberation and reunification of our country, without occupation troops, without guarantees and interventionist rights of third countries, a solution that leads our country to a new era of peace, security and prosperity for all its citizens, remains.
He also noted that expatriates constitute a key pillar of our strategy and aspirations and are the best of our ambassadors, underlining the gratitude due to them.
As the person responsible for expatriate issues, he assured that he has a full understanding of the needs as well as the great potential of the new generation of expatriates and that programmes and actions are being promoted and enriched to encourage the involvement of young people in parochial affairs.
We are developing their more frequent contact and acquaintance with Cyprus, with emphasis on learning our language, history and culture, he added.
Referring to the organisation of the 38th Wine Festival, he stressed the great benefit of attracting the interest of many foreigners who wish to experience the comparative advantages of Cyprus.
But especially this event showcases our tradition and progress in the wine sector, in which Cyprus has an ancient tradition, he continued, adding that we should all feel proud because our small country is the oldest cradle of the vine in Europe today, with Cypriots being the first to produce wine in the old continent almost 5 centuries ago.000 years ago, and with our Kumandaria being the oldest branded wine in the world.
He also noted that the organization of the event is also of great importance for our community, as it gives second, third and fourth generation Cypriots born and raised in Britain the opportunity to learn about an important part of our culture, as through the programme of the event, customs and traditions that are closely linked to our roots are revived.
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