The Republic of Cyprus is a member state of the International Maritime Organization and is elected to a very high position by the Organization's plenary, and no issue arises in the possible election of a Turkish Secretary General of the Organization, President Nicos Christodoulides said tonight.
Speaking at an event in Nicosia and asked to comment on Greece's support for Turkey for the General Secretariat of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and asked whether he was aware of this and whether there would be a problem with the participation of Cyprus, the President of the Republic said that "the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization operates on the basis of the Statute of the Organization.
The Republic of Cyprus is a member state, in fact it is elected to a very high position by the plenary of the Organization and no issue arises in the possible election of a Turkish Secretary General.
Beyond that the elections are in June, still submitting nominations, Friday is the last day to submit nominations, there was an exchange of support between Greece and Turkey, I understand it was agreed when Mr. Dendias went to Turkey on the occasion of the earthquakes. The possible strengthening of relations between the two countries is something that we will also take advantage of. Beyond that, anyone who understands that the Republic of Cyprus cannot support Turkey's candidacy simply because Turkey does not allow ships flying the Cypriot flag to approach its ports. You understand that it would not be feasible for us to support such a candidature.
(PM/SX)
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