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The Deputy Government Spokesperson Ms Doxa Komodromou represented the Cypriot Government and the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Christodoulides at the events condemning the black anniversaries of the coup and the Turkish invasion held by the Cypriot community in Australia, between 14 and 24 July.
Ms Komodromou, who was the keynote speaker at anti-Cypriot events organised by the Cypriot diaspora in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney, was accompanied by the High and Deputy High Commissioner Mr. Antonis Sammoutis and Mr. Stavros Nikolaou, respectively.
The events included an artistic programme dedicated to Cyprus with musicians Mario Charalambous on vocals and George Timotheou on piano.
Ms Komodromou's first stop, on 14 July 2023, was Melbourne, where she attended the memorial service held at the Cathedral of St. Eustatius, presided over by Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopol and immediately afterwards laid a wreath on behalf of the President of the Republic Mr. During her stay in Australia's second largest city, Mrs. Komodromou visited the Greek School "Alphington Grammar", where she spoke with the principals, teachers and children of the school, informing them about the current situation of the Cyprus issue.
During her stay in Australia's second largest city, Mrs. Komodromou visited the Greek School "Alphington Grammar", where she spoke with the principals, teachers and children of the school, informing them about the current situation of the Cyprus issue. He also visited nursing homes where Cypriots and Greeks of the diaspora reside.
Among other things, he attended and addressed an event of the members of the Cypriot communities in the presence of the Consul General of Greece Mr.
Mrs. Komodromou then visited Adelaide, where Cypriot MP and Minister of Art and Small Family Business Mrs. Andrea Michaels took her on a tour of the region's largest museum.
She also met with Senator Simon Birmingham's Senior Councillor, a member of the Cyprus - Australia Friendship Group of the Federal Parliament, and was a speaker at an event at the Cyprus Community Cultural Centre of South Australia in Adelaide, sending the message that no matter how many years pass we will continue the struggle until the final vindication.
As a Government, she said, we are committed to the tireless fight for the vindication of our Cyprus, using all available channels to achieve this sacred cause.
In the capital Canberra, the Deputy Government Spokesperson and the High Commissioner laid a wreath on behalf of President Christodoulides at a special ceremony held at the Australian War Museum.
Ms Komodromou also went to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she met with the Deputy Head of the European Policy Department, Ms Jane Hardy, and her colleagues.
She also attended an event at the "Hellenic Club" dedicated to Cyprus, with Mrs. Komodromou stating in her address, among other things, that "we do not consider the partition of our island as a solution, but we constantly stress that a solution to the Cyprus problem is required that will restore the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Cyprus, without the presence of guarantor armies and settlers, without interference and guardianship by foreign agents or other individual considerations".
She also referred extensively to the efforts of the President of the Republic to break the deadlock in the Cyprus problem and to resume the dialogue, as well as to President Christodoulides' initiative for a more active involvement of the EU.
On the day of the invasion and the following day, Mrs. Komodromou was in Brisbane, where a memorial service was held at St. George's Church and wreaths were laid. During the Cyprus tribute which took place at the "House of Cyprus", Mrs Komodromou met with Mr John Paul Langbroek MP, Shadow Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Multiculturalism, and Judge Mrs Anthi Filippidou.
On 22 July, Ms Komodromou travelled to Sydney where she addressed an open meeting at the Greek Cypriot Club, expressing her thanks for their unwavering support for the struggle of the people of Cyprus. I am confident that you will continue to be at our side, tireless supporters and participants in the efforts to solve our national problem," the Deputy Government Spokesperson said in her address.
The following day, she attended the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, where a memorial service was held for the fallen heroes and a prayer service for the missing persons, presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and Oceania, with whom she subsequently had a separate meeting. Immediately afterwards, a prayer service and wreath laying took place at the Soldier's Memorial located in "Martin" Square.
During her stay in Australia, the Deputy Government Spokesperson was hosted on various radio programmes in the community and gave interviews to local newspapers.
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