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Cyprus PIO: News Update in English, 02-04-15

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From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>

Monday, 15 April 2002


CONTENTS

  • [01] Third round of UN-led direct talks on Cyprus continues
  • [02] Foreign Minister welcomes setting up of International Criminal Court


[01] Third round of UN-led direct talks on Cyprus continues

The President of the Republic Mr Glafcos Clerides had a meeting on 12 April 2002 with the Turkish Cypriot leader Mr Rauf Denktash, in the presence of the UN Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Mr Alvaro de Soto.

The meeting was carried out within the framework of the third round of direct talks on the Cyprus problem. Members of each side's delegation were also present at the meeting.

[02] Foreign Minister welcomes setting up of International Criminal Court

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Ioannis Kasoulides welcomed with "profound satisfaction" the establishment of a permanent International Criminal Court. In a written statement issued on 12 April 2002, Mr Kasoulides said:

The establishment of a permanent International Criminal Court and the early entry into force of the Rome Statute of the ICC have been issues of great importance for the Republic of Cyprus and part of a long-held policy. It is therefore with profound satisfaction that I was informed that today the remaining number of ratifications needed for the Statute to enter into force were deposited at a special ceremony organized by the United Nations.

The forthcoming entry into force of this landmark instrument of international law will be an event of historic significance for humankind. It will signal the realization of the aspirations and untiring efforts of the international community to create an International Criminal Court that will constitute a fundamental tool in the fight to prevent the repeat of atrocities committed with impunity, to safeguard the universal respect of humanitarian values and of international law, and to promote international peace and justice. The Republic of Cyprus, by recently becoming the 55th country to have ratified the statute, is pleased to have contributed to the attainment of the establishment of a permanent body empowered to fight against crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide.

I would like to take this opportunity to express personally and on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus our readiness to continue contributing to the efforts of making the International Criminal Court a reality.


From the Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office (PIO) Server at http://www.pio.gov.cy/


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