According to a statement by the House, the Greek Ambassador to Cyprus, Ioannis Papameletiou, attended the meeting. The candidates were accompanied by the Director of the Diplomatic Academy of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gregorios Vassilokonstantakis. Demetriou referred to the powers of the House of Representatives and the actions developed by the body in the field of international relations, stressing the importance of further strengthening parliamentary diplomacy in the light of the serious challenges facing Europe and the world today, especially the war in Ukraine.
Praising the immediate and collective reaction of the European Union to the recent events, the President of the Parliament stressed that Cyprus, having experienced for forty-eight years the consequences of the Turkish invasion and ongoing occupation, remains firmly committed to the principles of international law and respect for human rights and this fact constitutes an additional reason of support for the people of Ukraine, who are currently being severely tested, the press release notes.
In addition, the Speaker of the Parliamentpaid special attention to the issues of equality, equal representation and human rights, analyzing the relevant legislation adopted or promoted by the body, and made special reference to the issues of concern to young people and youth, the release concludes.
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