The Government seeks to create the conditions for resumption of negotiations in order to achieve a just and viable solution to our national problem, that ensures the historical continuity of our people in the land of their ancestors, Deputy Government Spokesperson Niobi Parisinou said in a speech at the Holy Church of St. George, in Latsia at the solemn ceremony for the celebration of the National Anniversaries of March 25, 1821 and April 1, 1955.
"Despite the fact that Turkey is constantly and under various pretexts turning away the prospect of dialogue, we, as the President of the Republic has repeatedly declared, are ready at any time to engage with all goodwill in the negotiation process, as defined by the UN Secretary General," she stressed. Parishinou stressed that "the Government is making targeted efforts to ensure that the substantial involvement of the EU, the acceptance by all sides that the solution must be based on European principles and values, as well as the enhanced geopolitical importance of our country, are factors that will contribute positively to our efforts to reach a proper solution."
"We want to highlight the important role that Cyprus can play and the fact that it can be a factor of stability and development in the sensitive and conflict-ridden wider region," he added.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson also said that "through these efforts, as well as the efforts we are making to modernise our state and exit from the economic adventures of recent years, we seek to ensure the future of our children and future generations in conditions of peace, security, prosperity and progress".
He said that "at this time in the critical hours that humanity is experiencing due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the President of the Republic represents our country in the great European family".
"On an equal footing with the democratic states of our continent, we are co-deciding on the future, defending principles and values", he added.
He also said that "in these circumstances, our country could only be a defender and champion of international law".
Referring to the national anniversaries of 25 March 1821 and 1 April 1955, Parisinou said, among other things, that "the ideals they express, the acts of heroism they embody and the public spirit they radiate have made both 25 March 1821 and 1 April 1955 milestones in the course of the Greek nation".
He said that there is a close relationship between these two historical events and added that "the Cypriot Liberation Struggle of 1955-59 can only be considered as an extension of that great uprising, the Greek Revolution of 1821, as it was the source of inspiration".
She also said that "the national anniversaries we celebrate today are not only opportunities to remember and pay tribute to our heroic dead."
Parishinou said that they are also means of education, they are the free and open schools of history for all the people. The teachers in these schools are the heroes themselves.
Source: CNA
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