The former President of the Republic, Mr.Nicos Anastasiades, said he was delighted to return to his former life as he left the Presidential Palace this afternoon, where he had earlier welcomed the new President of the Republic, Mr.Nicos Christodoulides.
Asked by journalists how he feels today, the former President of the Republic replied "overjoyed because I am returning to former life."
Asked by what criterion at a time when the passport issue was being discussed he appointed two of his ministers to the highest ranks of the Legal Service and why he did not assume political responsibilities, Anastasiades said that "the people judge and therefore I have nothing to answer. I cannot be responsible for what others have the authority to monitor."
For all this, the toxic climate, the exaggeration on corruption issues, time will tell who was right or wrong or who overreached for the sake of expediency to undermine the work done over the decade."
Asked if he would write a book on his experiences, Mr. Anastasiades said "let me rest and I will decide."
Asked if he has given any advice to the new President on the Cyprus problem, Anastasiades said "I have no advice to give, I think he is going in the right direction."
Finally, Anastasiades thanked the media "for both positive and negative criticism. Know that you also determine the course of every President by the respect he shows towards you. Tolerance of criticism is needed and you are the ones who, if you judge in good faith, will contribute significantly to the success of any person in power. Be well always, thank you."
(PM/NG/SX)
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