The Speaker of the House of Representatives Ms Anita Demetriou received today the President of the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria, Mr Theo Theophanous.
The Speaker of the House praised the work carried out by the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria, which, she noted, is one of the most active organisations of expatriate Cypriots in the Cypriot diaspora. Stressing that expatriate Cypriots are the best ambassadors of Cyprus abroad, Ms Demetriou expressed appreciation for Mr Theophanous' long-standing contribution to maintaining the strong ties of Australian Cypriots with their homeland. It is an obligation of the Cypriot state to support in every possible way the Cypriot expatriates around the world, the Speaker stressed.
Referring to the serious challenges that Europe is facing, especially as a result of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Speaker stressed that Cyprus, which is still experiencing the consequences of the Turkish invasion and occupation after 48 years, has always stood by the people of Ukraine with an unwavering commitment to international law and fully aligned with the decisions of the European Union on this issue. Ms Demetriou also stressed the readiness from the very first moment of the Republic of Cyprus to provide substantial humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and to host refugees arriving in Cyprus from that country, to the extent of its capabilities.
(MB/SX)
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