The President of the Republic Mr.Nicos Anastasiades attended an official dinner hosted in his honour by the President of Estonia Mr.Alar Karis last night.
The dinner was held in a multi-purpose hall, which, among other things, houses the contemporary photography museum and an exhibition space for photographic art.
In his address to the dinner, President Anastasiades said, among other things, that the meeting he had yesterday with President Karis opens up new horizons for cooperation between the two countries, especially on the basis of the Cyprus-Estonia Memorandum of Understanding that will be signed this morning.
He also added that "ensuring respect for international law becomes even more imperative in light of the unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraine."
The parallels between the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and the ongoing occupation are striking.
As victims of the Turkish military occupation and its tragic consequences, we too fully understand the need to show tangible solidarity and support to the Ukrainian people.
As Europeans we must remain united in our condemnation of Russian aggression and continue to press for a change in Moscow's behaviour and for a more active role to prevail diplomatic means to achieve a ceasefire to end the loss of innocent lives, including children."
For his part, the President of Estonia said, among other things, that small states like Cyprus and Estonia cannot be underestimated as they have proven to be leading powers in areas such as shipping.
He added that the digital transition can be the solution to many problems and bring great changes.
He also noted that the two countries share common values such as the rule of law and respect for fundamental freedoms, adding that both countries are in areas of challenges and are well aware that international legitimacy is a guarantee for small states.
We must continue to stand against violations of international law, aggression against states, war crimes wherever they occur, President Karis said.
(PM/MG/EHR)
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