Greek Interior Minister Giannis Michelakis conveyed on Thursday Greece’s support to the people of Cyprus.
Speaking after a meeting he had with Acting President of the Republic and House of Representatives President Yiannakis Omirou, on Thursday, in Nicosia, the Greek official expressed his conviction that Cyprus and Greece will emerge victorious from their battle with the economic crisis.
“Greece stands by Cyprus and as always supports all the initiatives undertaken by the Cypriot leadership”, Michelakis pointed out.
The two men reaffirmed their joint view over the role of stability and peace that Cyprus and Greece should play in view of the new developments in the region.
Omirou, said the meeting was interesting, constructive and friendly, adding that it was focused on current events in both Greece and Cyprus and the crisis the two peoples are faced with.
He further expressed optimism that through hardship both Cyprus’ and Greece’s economies will be able to recover.
Economic strength, the House President said, constitutes a top parameter for safeguarding our sovereign rights and in the case of Cyprus of finding a solution to the Cyprus issue, which will be in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the principles of international and European law.
Cyprus was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Previous UN – led efforts to reunite the island under a federal roof have failed.
Omirou, also said that during the meeting they spoke of matters relating to the work of the two Interior Ministries, which Michelakis is due to discuss later with this Cypriot counterpart Socrates Hasikos.
On his part Michelakis also said that during the meeting he conveyed the Greek Prime Minister’s message of support to the people of Cyprus. This is a difficult time for both Greek and Cyprus, he noted, adding that both peoples are in the midst of a great struggle. He expressed his conviction that they will emerge victorious and will able to see the results of this effort immediately