27/05/2011 President
Addressing the 2nd Alumni Meeting of the European Forum Cyprus, PACE President today called for a lasting and comprehensive solution for a peaceful and united Cyprus, which would guarantee the legitimate rights of both Greek and Turkish Cypriots, in full compliance with the values and principles of the Council of Europe.
“In order to build confidence and trust between both Cypriot communities, I have called on political leaders on both sides of the island to multiply bi-communal activities. I have also stressed that the Council of Europe and its Parliamentary Assembly could make a useful contribution through promoting people-to-people contacts. These are messages that I shall also convey to the new authorities in Nicosia following the elections that have just taken place”, Mr Cavusoglu added.
The Forum's main objective is to strengthen the reconciliation and confidence-building process in Cyprus through civil society. This project, jointly supported by the Council of Europe and the European Commission brings together young leaders from the two communities of Cyprus. The programme will focus on the democratic transition in the Arab world, and on democratic leadership.