The Government did not stop for a moment to seek the resumption of negotiations[/B] and dialogue, in order to achieve a just and viable solution to our national problem, Government Spokesman Marios Pelicanos stressed, while expressing determination "not to accept or sign the unacceptable positions of the Turkish Cypriot side, which defiantly and with various methods demands a two-state solution".
Speaking at the event of the Association "Doxa",T.E. DISY, ΓO.ΔH.SY. and NE.ΔH.SY Palaiometochos for the celebration of the National Anniversaries of March 25 and April 1, 1955, Mr. Pelecanos said that "the substantial involvement of the EU and 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 can contribute positively to our efforts to reach a proper solution".
In addition, he stressed that "the Government is forging strategic alliances in various sectors, highlighting the enhanced role that Cyprus can play and the fact that it can be a factor of stability and development in the key region of the Eastern Mediterranean".
"Through these targeted actions, as well as our efforts to modernise our state, we seek to ensure the future of our children and future generations in conditions of peace, security, prosperity and progress," he stressed.
Noting that today the clouds of war are spreading across Europe, the Government Spokesman condemned "the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the principles of international law".
"The dark images of suffering, loss and destruction that we witness every day, with a new refugee crisis underway in the heart of Europe, with the economic insecurity of war adding to the adverse effects of the pandemic on all humanity, the message of solidarity and peaceful coexistence is more urgent than ever," he added.
He also said that today, much of our homeland is still under the weight of Turkish occupation and "we feel burdened by the sacrifices of our heroes and our people."
Our duty, according to the Representative, "is to continue the struggle for the freedom and prosperity of our country."
Referring to the revolution of 1821 and the struggle of 1955, Pelecanos said that "they have common characteristics, including the love for freedom, the struggle to throw off the foreign yoke, selflessness, the setting aside of any personal interest for the sake of the common good, the readiness for any sacrifice."
Referring to the revolution of 1821 and the struggle of 1955, Pelecanos said that "they have common characteristics, including the love for freedom, the struggle to throw off the foreign yoke, selflessness, the setting aside of any personal interest for the sake of the common good, the readiness for any sacrifice.
Above all, however, they had great faith in God, whose presence they felt in every trial, he added.
Noting that the spirit, ethos and virtue of the fighters remain alive in history, inspiring and guiding. Pelecanos said that "by listening to the messages of the anniversaries we honour, we too have a duty to put the interests of our country above personal benefits and to move forward single-mindedly to achieve the goal of a free and reunited homeland."
"Only in this way will we appear worthy of our heroes," he concluded."
Source: CNA
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