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Cyprus President Demetris Christofias a little while ago called for vigilance and readiness by Cyprus’ National Guard vis-a-vis Turkish arrogance and the threats by Ankara, aiming to intimidate Cyprus in order to abandon exploitation of hydrocarbon reserves in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). In other words… RED ALERT.
Speaking at the Presidential Palace on Friday, during the ceremony of affirmation of the new Deputy Chief of the National Guard, Major General Andreas Petrides, the President was quoted by the Cyprus news agency as saying that Petrides assumes his duties during a very difficult time while the Turkish occupation of a significant part of Cyprus still continues.
He noted that the armed forces are called to deliver their top mission, which is to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the semi-occupied country, as well as the people’s freedom and dignity. “Times are difficult, but states and societies are being tested during tough times” the President said.
He added that “we have the courage and strength to face together and overcome difficulties and problems” and noted that respect towards and dedication to constitutional institutions and the democratic polity constitute a safety net for political stability and social cohesion.
Moreover, he said that throughout this time of “continuous Turkish intransigence and arrogance”, the National Guard constitutes a “point of unity and cooperation”, for the country’s defence and for guaranteeing better days for the people.
“Our common goal is a free, reunited Cyprus, an island of peace, progress and culture for all its citizens”, President Christofias noted.
Turkish arrogance and the threats that are being made, in an effort to intimidate the Republic of Cyprus, aiming at dissuading the country from exploiting its EEZ, call for vigilance and readiness, President Christofias said.
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