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In the framework of the work of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy, MP George Loucaides, member of the Cypriot delegation to the CSTO, participated today in a debate on the role of the Council of Europe in conflict prevention and in restoring the credibility of international organizations in promoting international peace.
Mr.Loucaides said that in order to restore the credibility of international organisations, including the Council of Europe, they should show the same determination and consistency in the face of any violation of international law or the territorial integrity of UN member states. The logic of two measures and two stations, he noted, must end if we really want to promote and defend peace, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
The Cypriot MP noted that efforts should primarily be directed towards addressing the root causes that fuel conflicts, wars and instability at international and regional level. On the one hand, he said, they should be directed against the prevalence of selfish economic interests, which take precedence over international law, as is also the case with the profits of the few, which take precedence over people, their rights and dignity. On the other hand, he concluded, in addressing the growing complex social and economic inequalities that threaten international peace and stability.
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