In an official statement following the announcement of the final results of the first round of the presidential elections, Mr Stefanos Stefanou, General Secretary of the Workers' Party (AKEL), said the following:
"Good evening first of all to all. First of all, I would like to congratulate Independent Candidate Andreas Mavroyiannis for the winning result of the first round of the Presidential Elections. I also want to thank the thousands of voters who created a broad social front with the sole focus on the good of our country. As AKEL, we feel satisfied because our choice to support a man who puts the interests of our country above any party labels is justified. A diverse candidate, who brings together forces that prioritise the solution of the Cyprus problem, the welfare of citizens, good administration and the rule of law as the highest priority. Nothing has been decided today. The second Sunday, as we usually say, is another election. There, citizens will weigh up the credibility and ethics of those who claim the reins of the country. Andreas Mavroyiannis, with his vast experience and international connections, has the potential to avert the danger of definitive partition and to lift our country higher. The candidacy of Andreas Mavroyiannis unites and creates hope for Cyprus and our people."
In response to a journalist's question about the next day as far as AKEL is concerned, Mr. Stefanou replied that the party's governing bodies will meet to see how best to prepare for next Sunday, which is the second round of the elections with very good prospects for winning these elections.
In response to a journalist's question about the small difference between Mr Mavroyiannis and Mr Christodoulides, Mr. Stefanou reiterated that "the prospects are there, the possibilities are there, we have a week ahead of us and of course we will continue the good and hard work we have done so far."
Finally, to a reporter's question whether there are any red lines in the meetings expected ahead of the second Sunday, he replied that these will be said in the coming days, as Mr. Mavroyiannis to whom is the initiative of the movements as Independent Candidate and who will make the contacts.
(ASP/IK)
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