The One China-One Cyprus principle is a shared belief, as both Cyprus and China are committed to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, Speaking at an event held at the Chinese Embassy in Nicosia on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the Cyprus-China Strategic Partnership and the 51st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Speaker of the Parliament Anita Demetriou said.
Ms Demetriou, who attended the event representing the President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, said that Cyprus and China uphold the values and principles of the United Nations and international law, both aspiring to ensure world peace, democracy, security and prosperity. He stressed that in today's world which is affected by intersecting crises such as conflicts, pandemics, climate change, energy crisis, poverty, global economic recession, unity and solidarity are more necessary than ever and the only way forward.
The Speaker expressed deep gratitude for the principled stand and unwavering support of the People's Republic of China, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, in its efforts to achieve a viable, workable and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and international law. In our capacity as an EU member state, but also in view of our important geographical position at the crossroads of the European, African and Asian continents, we will continue to support in every possible way the further strengthening of these relations in the coming years, in our joint efforts to achieve international peace and stability, she noted. Demetriou expressed confidence that the friendly relations between the two countries will continue to develop not only in the existing areas but also in new fields of cooperation.
During the event, she presented awards to the winners of the Collection of China-Cyprus Friendship Stories competition.
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