The 25th conference of the Central Councils of the World Federation of Overseas Cypriots (POMAK) and the International Coordinating Committee “Justice for Cyprus” (PSEKA) continued this morning in Nicosia, with the presentation of the report of the past year by the President of POMAK, Andreas Papaevripides.
According to an official press release, during the meeting of the Central Council, the activities and actions of the Federations members of POMAK were presented, in addition to ways for further cooperation among them.
Overseas organizations had the opportunity to present their actions in their countries of residence and submit ideas for better coordination on issues such as informing decision making centres on the Cyprus problem, the economic crisis and issues of expatriates.
At the same time, the members of NEPOMAK attended a workshop hosted by CYTA on “The use of technology and social media by diaspora Cypriots”. They analysed ways which, through the use of technology and social media, can bring the younger generation of expatriates closer to its roots, raise awareness about the Cyprus issue and enable the younger generation to network and build connections with Cypriots in Cyprus and around the world.
Then, the participants were briefed by the Heads and/or Representatives of parliamentary parties.
Later on the representatives of the overseas organizations were briefed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ioannis Kasoulides, on the recent developments on the Cyprus problem and Cyprus’ foreign policy.
In the afternoon, the Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Yiorgos Lakkotrypis, briefed them on hydrocarbons issues and Cyprus’ energy policy, and the Minister of Finance, Harris Georgiades on the economy.
Delegates will also be briefed at the Presidential Palace by the President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, and attend a reception hosted in their honour by President Anastasiades and his spouse.