The President of the Republic Mr.Nicos Anastasiades received today, at the Presidential Palace, the World Consular Corps (FICAC), which honoured him with the presentation of the Gold Star, which is awarded to heads of state around the world in recognition of their outstanding work. Accepting the honour, the President said it was a significant honour, which constituted "recognition of the effort we have made to address a host of problems over the past decade". He went on to express his gratitude, underlining that: "I am very grateful and honoured by the decision to award me the Gold Star of the World Consular Corps."
For his part, the President of the Corps pointed out, among other things, that it was an honour that we owed for a long time, and the decision had been taken a long time ago. Your own very pressing schedule did not allow us to be able to carry it out earlier and especially during our conference in Limassol in November, the World Congress. But the time has come. We are very happy to have this opportunity.
By awarding you this honorary distinction we recognize not only what you have done for the Republic of Cyprus and the people of Cyprus, but also for world peace and your support for the Consular Corps of Cyprus and by extension the World Consular Corps. And for that, Your Excellency, we are grateful."
In conclusion, he added: "The Board of Directors of FICAC, the World Consular Corps has unanimously decided to award its highest honour, the FICAC Gold Star, to His Excellency Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus, for his support for the peace process, diplomatic and political stability, his commitment to eradicate intolerance so that all may live in harmony and for his commitment to upholding the value of world peace".
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