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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 00-05-02
From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>
Tuesday, 2 May 2000
CONTENTS
- [01] President Clerides' Easter Message
[01] President Clerides' Easter Message
The resurrection of Christ offers faith, strength, decisiveness, and hope;
it gives moral strength to every person in every walk of life, fighting his
own battles and looking forward to justice, President Glafcos Clerides has
said in his Easter Message.
The people of Cyprus are for the past 26 years fighting their own battle,
as a result of the Turkish invasion and continuing occupation, he said, and
added:
"However, we believe in and hope for our own resurrection, which is
identified with a great vision: the vision of the freedom of Cyprus through
a just, lasting and viable solution for the benefit of all Cypriots; a
solution that is in line with the acquis communautaire since we aim to join
the European Union; a solution that respects and protects the basic human
rights."
President Clerides said that the governments of Cyprus and Greece cooperate
and work closely together for Cyprus' resurrection and thanked the
government and the political leadership in Greece and all Hellenes abroad
for their invaluable support in Cyprus' struggle.
He also sent warm wishes to the enclaved people in occupied Cyprus, to the
refugees, to the families of missing persons and to the armed forces.
"I hope we can celebrate next Easter in a united, peaceful and happy Cyprus,
" he concluded.
From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/
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