The political demand and the wish to end the war in Ukraine is sent by Cyprus as it commemorates the national anniversary of March 25, said Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou who accepted the greeting of the student parade in Nicosia on behalf of the President of the Republic, adding that at the same time the thought is focused on the Greek community of the country that is being tested.
In the statement after the parade, the Minister of Education, on behalf of the President of the Republic and the Government, stressed that "we remain committed to the pursuit of a proper, peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem through political means that will deliver a modern European state, a common homeland for all the people of Cyprus and the ideal of freedom to prevail".
He added that the Greek Cypriots, still struggling to claim freedom, independence and the rights of the homeland, human rights, "are inspired by the struggle of 1821 and the just struggle for freedom".
He also noted that the heroes of 1821 with the power of the soul, the righteousness of freedom, inspired also by the modern Greek enlightenment stood up and achieved the Regeneration - the rebirth of the nation.
"Winning freedom with the support of the international current of philhellenism, Greece advanced in the 19th century as an independent state and since then, despite the difficulties and despite the obstacles, it has achieved a lot", he continued, noting that Greece, a modern European state member of the EU, can stand and resist even today's attacks.
He further said that at this time, in our national celebration, we cannot forget the drama unfolding in Ukraine, where freedom and independence are at stake, the same ideals for which Hellenism showed the way.
The wish and political request is to end the war in Ukraine with our thoughts always on the Greek community of the country that is being tested and going through difficult times, he added.
Source: KYPE
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