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Tomorrow's meetings with the leaders of Egypt and Jordan are decisive in the effort to implement the Republic's initiative to create a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides.
In his remarks to journalists, coming to the General Assembly of the CEC in Nicosia, the President of the Republic was asked about the issue of divestment and to a journalist's remark that the relevant bills will not be passed by opposition parties if there are no amendments, he said: "I am sure that everyone understands the criticality of the moment, I am referring to the issue of divestments and the strike that took place today.
When we talk about the economy we need absolute seriousness, because only through a disciplined fiscal policy, a strong financial system and continuous and bold reforms can we have an economy that allows us to have a targeted social policy.
Everyone's positions are fully respected. The government, at the same time, has the responsibility so that the economy does not derail under any circumstances.
We have many challenges, you see what is happening regionally, internationally. We are a small, open economy that is significantly influenced by exogenous factors. All decisions on the part of the executive will be taken within the framework that I mentioned."
Asked if there has been a response from our side to the United Nations (UN) on the name of the person to be appointed by the UN Secretary General as his envoy for the Cyprus problem, the President said: "Not yet.
Asked if this person is a former Foreign Minister of a Latin American country, the President of the Republic said that "she comes from a Latin American country, she is a lady, and we are waiting for developments."
Asked if this person is a former Foreign Minister of a Latin American country, the President of the Republic said that "she comes from a Latin American country, she is a lady, and we are waiting for developments. This week I think possibly the SG will make an announcement."
In response to a reporter's remark that he has been invited by the UN to Cyprus for a social event where Mr. Tatar will be present, the President said: "I am always open to any invitation, meeting with Mr Tatar. I have invited him repeatedly both for discussions and for a social meeting. I have nothing to worry about. I know very well what we are seeking through the negotiations and any opportunity I am given you can be sure that I will use it."
Asked to refer to his trip to Egypt and Jordan tomorrow, which is also related to the issue of creating a sea corridor to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza, the President said: "A great effort is being made and the great effort is recognized. You saw yesterday, I was in Larnaca with the Americans, we are in contact with the European Commission, with France, with the neighbouring states. I consider tomorrow's meetings to be decisive in terms of the effort to implement (the Republic's initiative to create a maritime corridor). It seems, I hope to be proven wrong, that this situation, this unacceptable situation with the war will unfortunately drag on. I want to make an appeal for the protection of the civilian population. This must be the priority and we want to be ready, if and when those conditions exist, to be able to implement the role that we say we have, a role that we highlight through specific actions and initiatives."
Asked about "visible and invisible" measures taken by the Government in relation to the incident in the buffer zone of St. Dometius, the President said: "I see the irony from some, not from you of course, about the invisible and the visible. I call on those who are being ironic to visit the area, they obviously did not do so, they did not talk to the residents.
I felt the need to say there yesterday, I said it yesterday, that my first concern is the safety of the residents. And I was pleased by the conversation I had that, yes, residents do see the measures. They were made for them, after all, not for anyone else to welcome them. We care about the people who are there and I am glad that the measures taken have enhanced their sense of security."
In response to a journalist's remark that the camera placed by the Turks is nevertheless there and working, the President of the Republic replied.
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