by CBBB » Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:56 am
Google Translation of his speech:
The Conference is the highest forum of the Party and held every five years. In this assessment is the action of the Party over the last five years and take decisions that guide the Party in the next five years. The conference elected the new Central Committee of AKEL.
Given the role of the Cypriot AKEL events, political displacement and prestige in the Party has among the people of Cyprus, AKEL each conference is a premier political event of interest not only in the world left, but generally the Cypriot society. Conferences AKEL collect interest and abroad. Especially those with one or another way involved or monitor the developments in Cyprus, and leftist forces worldwide that are looking forward to the conference and in the decisions.
The 21st Annual Meeting held in unprecedented data for the Party. It is the first conference to be held in the Republic President Demetris Christofias, leader of the hitherto Party AKEL and be in power as the ruling party.
The commitment to the presidency of Demetris Christofias, has given impetus to the process of resolving the Cyprus problem, thus being held today, perhaps the most significant effort to find just under the circumstances, functional and viable solution to the national question. The policy and initiatives of President Christofias have given special status within the Republic abroad and gave momentum to reopen the settlement procedure. On Not surprisingly, this effort encountered many difficulties. Does the reluctance to occupying Turkey to comply with its obligations and to the role in the international arena upgrades.
The world capitalist economic crisis has shaken economies around the world. Effects and resulted in the Cypriot economy and had taken steps to address these impacts. Despite the consequences brought about by the economic crisis, produced very important and multifaceted work on internal governance, the promotion of significant changes and reforms as well as to aid in social policy to benefit low and middle income strata.
The above data establish the importance of the 21st Congress of AKEL and the context within which to place the work and decisions are made.
The "Places" are given to media representatives on this and do not intend to analyze in detail. In naturally a big part of the "positions" occupied by developments on the Cyprus issue and the campaign that the President attaches to the Republic in difficult circumstances to achieve a solution that is based on UN resolutions, the high level agreements, the International and European Law.
The main consideration of the positions that the President in the Republic of Cyprus deal properly with a high sense of responsibility to all the people in, R / T Cypriots and Cypriots. Struggles with consistency and determination to get the earliest possible solution to a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality is defined in the UN resolutions. Solution which relieves the Cyprus possession, to terminate the settlement and any foreign outfits to reunite their country, state, and people in and reunite the institutions and economy. Solution that will restore and safeguard the basic rights and freedoms of all Cypriots.
President Christofias defended with passion in early settlement of the Cyprus problem and at the same time submit proposals reasonable, consensual and realistic. It stands in denial. Supports initiatives that are accepted with appreciation by the international factor and reverse the communicative games in Turkey. Proof of the triangle thus to accelerate the talks and proposals for the property. It builds on the best possible international player and the European Union. Powerful weapon in Cyprus is the credibility of President Christofias to international and European space all of which he recognized as a leader who sincerely wants and works to solve the Cyprus problem.
I often hear voices for change in strategy and tactics, as if there is also another way to solve the Cyprus problem in addition to information and international initiatives and negotiations. Those who argue this position, fail to answer the question of how to get to where credibility to abandon key positions. What is the position and what to expect will prevail if the only approaches suggested is the denial and doubt and accepted by the international community a framework solution to the Cyprus problem? We say that they will be in Cyprus and the Greek Cypriot side really will be found in the corner, with no hope of achieving the targets in a solution of the Cyprus problem.
The CC expresses its confidence that the 21st Congress of AKEL will reaffirm solemnly the full trust and full support of the Party on policy, initiatives and operations of the President Christofias in Cyprus. AKEL is incompatible with the possession or with the nightmare scenario in the consolidation of the occupation data. It continues to give the President the support needed to continue the hard and titanium of the race. We believe that despite the differences, it should be doing all the political leadership.
The "Job" refers extensively to the developments in Turkey and T / Cypriot community. To pave the way to solving the Cyprus problem should Ankara to change its policy and in line with UN resolutions. The declarations for a solution by the end of the year will remain ineffective communication devices, if not accompanied with reasonable positions on the table for talks that serve the federal solution and comply with UN resolutions, international and European law.
The "Job" reiterate the settled policy of rapprochement AKEL and the need to jointly fight the S / T Cypriots and Cypriots to save, to reunite and prosper in a common homeland in peace and security for all the Cypriots. Repeat this standing policy of AKEL against nationalism, chauvinism and extreme right ideologies. An attempt is now poisoned the people of Cyprus to the devastating resurgence of nationalistic attitudes. These statements have not been to offer the home to nothing more than bad politicians offered to ancestors in the period before 1974. We will not allow to complete the crime began then. Will "Crush" on the will of the people for peace and reunification. As AKEL we call on the Cypriot people to remain united and bonded in a forward-looking Greek and Turkish forces in place to fight for peace, solution and reunification.
The situation in home front could not be absent from the 'Career' in KE at the 21st Congress of AKEL. Not hide the disappointment on the landscape of the home front. We attempt to analyze the causes in the state. Decisively refute the attempt to present both the President and AKEL a supposedly autocratic and arrogant. What is being said and written prolifically on the refusal of the President to consult with the political forces and the allegedly "undemocratic attitude" of AKEL contradicted by its own history and reality. It seems that some objective is to impose the views in the name of the collective and co are on the notice. This will not happen.
And we and the President of the Republic will continue to work with respect and collegiality for unity on the principles and proper basis. Unity will come through the commitment and consistency on the agreed principles for a solution to the Cyprus problem. Section will occur only if we in the case of Cyprus over which a certain party interests and electoral considerations.
A large part of the "pitches" deals with issues of internal governance as well as in its different aspects including social, economic, cultural and other spheres.
The key to assessment is included in "Job" is that in almost three years in this government has been very important and multifaceted task. In very difficult circumstances - and I refer particularly to the impact on global financial crisis - the government Christofias implemented a large part of the government program, especially in the interests of workers and ordinary people.
Although the "positions" not having exposure Plan, include a large amount of work has been done with reference to the introduction of cuts and reforms in various areas in and solve chronic problems that previous governments did not dare to touch. It is true that what had been the last two and a half years, overwhelmed stem criticism and nihilism. However, we believe that the Cypriot society can evaluate what has been positive, feeling the difference in the everyday.
Concrete examples are the definitive solution to the water problem, the adjustment of rural debt, ensuring the sustainability of the Social Insurance Fund, the upgrading of public transport, the introduction of the income support pensioners living below the poverty line, the introduction the Easter bonus, increased pensions, allowances and public assistance to student welfare. On the implementation of integrated multi-level housing policy, shaping immigration policy and resolve the Akamas. Promoted the modernization of public administration and simplify administrative procedures. The foundations to modern urban and spatial planning and development control in the whole of Cyprus. Elevation is and Reform in Local Government. In the field of Education in educational reform is implemented. In the energy sector in the first foundations were laid which will enable brought energy policy. Launched three packages of measures to tackle the economic crisis and many others.
The Party on with the suggestions and proposals, but rather the political support of all the above contributed to a decisive extent on the formulation and implementation of measures and Filolaou deep institutional and other changes. This will be the policy in the future.
Dear Friends,
In "Places" could not be missing the estimates for the modern world. We approach things through the lens on his own in philosophy. In the interests of peoples and their rights to peace and prosperity. In light of the respect for international principles and the law of nations and not in respect serve the interests of imperialism and monopolies.
Some characterize these approaches in a supposedly obsessions. Is it obsession demonstrating that neoliberalism is that engulfed whole communities in poverty and misery? Are obsession to defend the law when the NATO-led marauding choke policies and measures adopted when squeezing democracy and human rights? And it's not obsession I shall defend to philosophies that create economic crisis and disaster? It is not obsession, while the Cypriot people struggling with his only shield law, be presented as a lifeline political and military organizations who violate the law in every corner of the planet?
We will continue along the path to a better world. And to argue that some supposedly remain wedded to the past. It's history, struggles and achievements of everyone who gives importance to words. The popular movement toward conservation, the state gave priority against the exploitation ˙ palaipse for freedom. This will continue serving the future, evolution, progress and prosperity of peoples.
Dear Friends,
The "Places" include extensive reporting and organizational issues concerning the party. The steps are for renewal and modernization of AKEL. There is certainly something new for the Party on. The renewal and modernization of AKEL and the forms in his work is a process that never stops. Increasingly mainstreamed young people in the party apparatus, strengthen the auxiliary offices in CM and upgrade in contact with people.
Inextricably tied to the organizational work, remains its ideological work. The organizational principles of the Party can only be implemented according to the ideological unity to be characterized. The collegiality, respect to the implementation and compliance with the orders of the Party, adherence and consistency of each track member authorities of the Party is primarily an ideological issue. We recognize that only if we can win the minds of the people in the ideological and political level will do to win support. This is evidenced in every political battle that our people are honored to support.
Especially today, there is tension in ideological attack by those who saw a threat to sovereignty in post-event on the global economic crisis. Moreover, efforts apoideologikopoiisi everything from one and the effort equation in the ideology of fascist ideologies on the other hand, should be taken, particularly from the Party.
The Party Central Committee decided to proceed to establishing partisan School. This will do to improve and to strengthen the ideological work both in party matters and in society.
At the same time we decided to encourage progressive people to go to the foundation research institute. The aim is to conduct scientific studies on political, economic, philosophical, labor, environmental issues and more.
Dear Friends,
All conferences are conferences AKEL content. The communication "fiestas" and the decisions of a year is foreign practices to the Party. The Conference has always been in discussion forums, free, open and genuine democratic dialogue. Conferences camaraderie, teamwork and solidarity. Conferences multiple messages both inside and on the outside. Milestones in the course of the party, confirming that the arrows of attack the Party and the people in will fall on deaf ears, as it is a Party that is a force for Cyprus and power for the people. Party united like a fist, massive and militant.
Such will be the 21st Congress of AKEL. A formal confirmation on the ideological-political unity, in confidence, on optimism, faith in the future, our trust in the forces of the Left and the capabilities of the Cypriot people.