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The work of the 14th General Assembly of the World Inter-Parliamentary Union of Hellenism (WIPHU) continued in Athens, with the participation of the Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign and European Affairs, Mr. Marios Mavridis.
Mr Mavridis, addressing the General Assembly, referred to the black anniversary of the Turkish invasion. Expressing his appreciation for the firm support of the PACE to the just struggle of Cyprus, as reflected in the resolutions adopted in the framework of the Organization's Sessions, Mr. Mavridis underlined the commitment of the Greek Cypriot side to the continuation of efforts to resume the talks, with the aim of achieving a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem for the benefit of all the Cypriot people, Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Armenians, Maronites and Latins. Mavridis also pointed out that despite the obvious similarities between the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the reaction of the international community was not similar in the case of Cyprus.
The Cypriot MP praised the important role played by the PADEE for the well-being of the communities and the promotion of national issues in important decision-making centres, exerting influence especially in the countries where expatriate Greeks and Cypriots live, where the Members of the Organisation are active and politically active. He made special mention of the valuable assistance and contribution of the PADEE in the context of parliamentary diplomacy. Finally, he noted the symbolic and uninterrupted presence of the House of Representatives in the General Assemblies of the PADEE in recent years, stressing that maintaining channels of communication with the Organization is of key importance for the maintenance and further deepening of the links of expatriates with their homeland, either in Greece or in Cyprus.
In the context of the proceedings, the General Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution on Cyprus, on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and continued occupation of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus. The resolution reaffirms the PACE's support for efforts to resume talks to resolve the Cyprus problem on the basis of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and calls on the international community to exert appropriate pressure on Turkey to end the occupation and return to the negotiating table.
(Text as sent by the House of Representatives)
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