The President of the Republic, Nikos Anastasiadis, characterizes 2017 as a creative year with stability and growth, since, as he states, Cyprus is on a path that meets the expectations of the people and can be a model for the region and a model of peaceful coexistence on the European continent. .
In his New Year's message, President Anastasiadis emphasizes that in 2017, it was achieved, through the collective effort, to largely overcome the consequences of the unprecedented crisis, while laying the foundations for stable and sustainable development, which, as he says, is now supported. in real data and has begun to be reflected in the daily lives and quality of life of citizens.
Regarding energy, he emphasizes that 2018 is a milestone year, in relation to the energy plans of the Republic of Cyprus. He points out that a new drilling is in progress, while he adds that in the immediate future the implementation of the plans will allow the full utilization of the energy reserves of the Republic of Cyprus.
In relation to the Cyprus issue, President Anastasiadis emphasizes that, in recent years, the goal of ending the occupation and reunification of Cyprus has come closer than ever.
For the first time, he says, Turkey has faced its responsibilities, discussing in the presence of the European Union the issue of security, guarantees and the withdrawal of the occupying troops.
He assures that the non-negotiable goal remains to reach a solution that truly reunites the homeland, transforming it into a modern, European and completely independent state, which will meet the expectations of its citizens.
The entire speech of President Anastasiadis will be broadcast immediately after the end of the news bulletin and on television after the end of the news bulletin by RIK-Ena.
Editor: Rona Michailidou
Source: GTP
Source: RIK News