The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mrs. Anita Demetriou received today the US Ambassador to Cyprus Mrs. Judith G. Garber, on the occasion of the completion of her term of office in Cyprus.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives expressed her sincere thanks to Mrs. Garber for her presence here and her contribution, while both sides expressed satisfaction for the significant upgrade of bilateral relations between Cyprus and the USA, as well as the desire to further strengthen them.
Referring to the Cyprus problem, Mrs Demetriou expressed the hope that the process of its resolution will soon be resumed, noting that Cyprus can become an example and provide a perspective for the prevalence of peace and stability in the entire region. Ms. Garber wished for the creation of those conditions that will lead to the resumption of dialogue towards a viable solution to the Cyprus problem
Regarding the humanitarian tragedy caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Speaker and the US Ambassador stressed the need to support the country to make it a safe place for the return of Ukrainian refugees. Respect and protection of human rights is not exhausted in the case of Ukraine, Ms Demetriou stressed, noting that Turkey's boastful attitude in this crisis should not turn the attention of the international community away from the violation of universal principles, including respect for human rights.
Both Ms Demetriou and Ms Garber also discussed issues of common interest, such as the empowerment of women, respect for human rights, the fight against corruption and the protection of the environment.
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