The assurance that she will do everything she can for the reunification of Cyprus,p]The US Ambassador-designate to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, US Ambassador-designate to Cyprus, gave her pledge that she will do everything she can for the reunification of Cyprus into a bizonal, bicommunal federation, with political equality for all Cypriots.
Speaking during the confirmation hearing for her nomination by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which is chaired by Senator Robert Menendez, Ms. Fisher said, among other things, that the Committee is well aware that Cyprus is at a critical juncture between the Middle East and Europe. The Republic of Cyprus is a valuable partner and our bilateral relationship has deepened significantly in recent years," she said.
She pointed out that Cyprus, Greece and Israel and the United States are forging new paths with the 3+1 cooperation format and the promotion of cooperation to address serious issues.
"What I want to stress about the division of Cyprus is that the United States remains clear: the status quo is unacceptable. If given the opportunity I will do everything I can to reunite Cyprus in a bizonal, bicommunal federation, with political equality for all Cypriots," he noted.
He added that I will meet with Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots to promote our unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms.
What I hope to contribute to this process is a sense of urgency. A key element of these talks is that they are being conducted under Cypriot leadership and facilitated by the United Nations, and so I will primarily seek that direction. I think the timing is absolutely critical."
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