With a view to withstand the test of time a potential solution to the Cyprus issue will have to respect our history and not be based on our self-dissolution, President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, said on Saturday addressing the inauguration of the ‘Monument to the EOKA Liberation Struggle Fighters 1955-1959’ at Pyrgos village, in Limassol district.
He emphasized that “despite the extreme and counterproductive rhetoric by the Turkish side, our side is utilizing all political and diplomatic means to break the deadlock and create the conditions for the resumption of the negotiations.” Christodoulides also underlined that at the same time the government is working to reinforce the Republic of Cyprus.
The President announced the Government’s decision to support Pyrgos Community Council with 10.000 euros to settle any outstanding debts arising from the creation of the Monument. Furthermore, the President announced the allocation of pound 150,000 from the Government for the completion of the project to revitalize the traditional core of the Pyrgos community.
Referring to the new Multiannual Financial Framework of the EU, the President stated that the government will decide by September 2027 on projects worth pound 3.5 billion for communities, towns, and municipalities. He called on local authorities to mature their projects so that they can be approved for funding.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish troops invaded and occupied 37% of its territory.