The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Nick Larigakis and Ms. Maria Wills, President and member of AHI, respectively, who are visiting Cyprus. The visit is part of the framework of the enlightenment of young expatriates, both in relation to the Cyprus issue and issues concerning Cyprus in general, through regular visits, so that the students, through their academic, professional and social careers, can become carriers of awareness of the expatriate community and the American public opinion on Cyprus issues in their area of activity.
The students had the opportunity to be briefed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the key aspects of the Cyprus problem, with emphasis on Turkey's recent challenges in the Famagusta region and the Exclusive Economic Zone, as well as on the need for states to comply with the rules of international law and human rights. They also had the opportunity to brief the President on their backgrounds and future plans.
The President of the House of Representatives referred in particular to the parallels between the invasion of Ukraine and the invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the consequences of the war in Ukraine, as well as the principled positions that the Republic of Cyprus holds on issues of violation of the territorial integrity of states and international law. Ms Demetriou also stressed the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in the effort to resolve political issues, while she also briefed the students in relation to the promotion of legislative initiatives, such as the regulation of the issue of femicide and intimidation.
Finally, the President stressed the importance of youth participation in decision-making processes, motivating our young people to participate in public life, maintaining their conviction that they can achieve change for the better.
(Text as sent from the House of Representatives)
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