A joint statement was issued by the staffs of the candidates for the Presidency of the Republic Averof Neophytou, Andreas Mavroyiannis, Achilleas Dimitriadis, Marios Iliades and Giorgos Kolokasidis regarding the holding of debates.
The five candidates hereby announce that they agree that the organisation of public television debates between all candidates for the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, with rules based on transparency and equality, enhances democratic dialogue and promotes political culture.
"Such debates will give Cypriot citizens the opportunity to hear the candidates for the Presidency of the Republic present and publicly defend their positions before others on all the important issues of concern to them."
In this context, representatives of the above Staffs who agree with the organization of televised debates of the presidential candidates had a first informal meeting yesterday, Wednesday, during which, as noted, they exchanged views on the issue and agreed to continue the constructive dialogue.
To this end, it is stated, they invite the other staffs, who were invited yesterday and did not attend, to participate actively in the joint effort made in a spirit of mutual respect and political culture.
"At the same time, we call on the state broadcaster (RIK), as well as private channels, to respond positively to the joint effort that serves the public interest," the statement concludes.
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