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Cyprus - President Christofias and the South Australian Premier attended an event at the Cypriot community building in Adelaide

“The objective of my candidacy and presidency is the reunification of the country, the termination of the unacceptable occupation which violates international law, the principles of the UN Charter and every sense of justice and lawfulness”, the President of the Republic Mr Demetris Christofias said addressing yesterday an audience of Cypriots and Greeks of Australia in Adelaide where he and the Prime Minister of South Australia Mr Mike Rann laid the foundation stone for the new hall of the building of the Cypriot Community of South Australia.

President Christofias praised the Cypriots and Greeks of Adelaide for being active citizens and involved in the political and social life of their community, noting that the construction of the new hall was made possible due to the assistance of the South Australian Premier and his Government.

The President thanked Prime Minister Rann for being a firm supporter of the Cypriot struggle. He further said the wall of Nicosia would fall sooner or later, adding that “as long as we have friends like the Australian people and particularly brothers like Mike Rann, I am sure that we will tear down the wall, reunify the country and our people”. At the same time, Mr Christofias noted that as time went by things became harder and harder since Turkey, “consistently enforcing a specific plan, is creating new faits accomplis that render more difficult the implementation of the human rights of the Cyprus people and of refugees in particular”.

“Our Turkish Cypriot compatriots are not our enemies, they are our brothers and I have been blamed for saying that. They are Cypriots like us and that is why they are protesting today against the presence of thousands of settlers from Turkey, who are brought in to change the demographic composition of the Cypriot population”, President Christofias asserted.

He also expressed the gratitude of the people of Cyprus for Australia’s stance in favor of their struggle for the solution of the Cyprus problem.

For his part, Mr Rann, speaking at the event referred to the previous visit of President Christofias in his capacity as President of the House of Representatives, and noted that now he is being welcomed as Head of State and Representative of all the Cypriot people, Leader of the only legal government of Cyprus, as recognised by South Australia, Australia and the United Nations.

Referring to the relations between the two countries, Mr Rann said that despite the geographic distance between them the two countries are bound by close bonds which were cultivated by the former Premier Don Dunstan, adding that he is proud that he continues his commitment to cause of Cyprus. He noted that his commitment was formed from the experience he gained from his visit to Cyprus and his contacts with Cypriots.

He noted that his willingness to speak out for the cause of Cyprus, nationally and internationally has been criticised by Turkey and the illegal regime. He said however that he considers these attacks as an honour because he will continue to provide strong and practical support in the pursuit of a reunited federal Cyprus, with full restoration of the human rights of all the refugees. As Mr Rann noted he never talked against the Turkish Cypriots or the Turkish people.

He further said that the Government of the South Australia has supported the cases of Cypriots of South Australia at the European Court of Human Rights and noted that his government is the only Government outside Cyprus that has supported the Greek Cypriot refugees. He also underlined the contribution of the Cypriots Australians to their country of residence.

Mr Rann praised President Christofias for his courage, patriotism and his love of justice, stressing that the President’s ability to engage the former leader of the illegal Turkish Cypriot regime in the negotiations has yielded good results and hope for the achievement of an agreement. He added, however, that the change in the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot community has blocked a number of chapters on which substantial progress had been achieved. He poited out that President Christofias’ dedication to the solution of the Cyprus problem has resulted in the continuous briefing and involvement of the international community and referred characteristically to the visits of the Russian President and the German Chancellor to Cyprus.

The South Australian Premier said that he has followed with interest the recent demonstrations by the Turkish Cypriots, which show that they are tired with their leadership that has demands that are unrealistic and outside the framework of the UN resolutions. The Turkish Cypriots resent the occupation and the colonisation and are trying to keep their identity he said, adding that President Christofias is showing them the way.

Mr Rann also said that he was encouraged by the establishment of the “Home for Cooperation” at Ledra Palace, noting that this venture will encourage all Cypriots to gain experiences through cooperation via the existing dividing line. It will be a tool of mutual understanding and a new start, he said.

Concluding, Mr Rann said that is aware of President Christofias’ vision for the future of Cyprus as a country of peaceful co-existence, common prosperity and creativity of all Cypriots, adding that Australia applauds his commitment and supports his vision.

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I can’t think of anything more dreadful than having to fly to Australia!

Where is the furthest you have travelled Paphos?

You remind me of some cousins I have in Cyprus who had to crash (sleep) in my hotel apartment overnight after a short drive from Lefkosia because the 45 minute trip back to Makedonitissa was too far to travel after dark.

Maybe you travel economy class with the cattle and Arabs. Trust me you should try Singapore Airlines business class or first class.Trust me its better than Shakolas' living room. If you have enough air points the hostesses can give you a full massage with a happy ending.

Maybe you travel economy class with the cattle and Arabs

You've got issues.

[Get Real!]

I can’t think of anything more dreadful than having to fly to Australia!

Where is the furthest you have travelled Paphos?

You remind me of some cousins I have in Cyprus who had to crash (sleep) in my hotel apartment overnight after a short drive from Lefkosia because the 45 minute trip back to Makedonitissa was too far to travel after dark.

Maybe you travel economy class with the cattle and Arabs. Trust me you should try Singapore Airlines business class or first class.Trust me its better than Shakolas' living room. If you have enough air points the hostesses can give you a full massage with a happy ending.

Ela bappou va sou dixo d’ambelia sou!

Ton tsieron bou egio ebienna tsie erkoumoun me tin MAS, Thai, Singapore, UAE, and others… you were sitting on the potty watching the Flintstones!

I was also among the first customers to experience Singapore air’s innovative movie/game consoles mid 90s!

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I can’t think of anything more dreadful than having to fly to Australia!

Where is the furthest you have travelled Paphos?

You remind me of some cousins I have in Cyprus who had to crash (sleep) in my hotel apartment overnight after a short drive from Lefkosia because the 45 minute trip back to Makedonitissa was too far to travel after dark.

Maybe you travel economy class with the cattle and Arabs. Trust me you should try Singapore Airlines business class or first class.Trust me its better than Shakolas' living room. If you have enough air points the hostesses can give you a full massage with a happy ending.

Ela bappou va sou dixo d’ambelia sou!

Ton tsieron bou egio ebienna tsie erkoumoun me tin MAS, Thai, Singapore, UAE, and others… you were sitting on the potty watching the Flintstones!

I was also among the first customers to experience Singapore air’s innovative movie/game consoles mid 90s!

But why did you have to come back?

[Get Real!]

But why did you have to come back?

To help confused individuals like you recover from the Spartan abyss… to give you a sense of patriotism, pride, and direction in life!

Lucky boy!

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But why did you have to come back?

To help confused individuals like you recover from the Spartan abyss… to give you a sense of patriotism, pride, and direction in life!

Lucky boy!

Thanks!

[Bananiot]

Christofias is coming back on Monday. Will he find his way back home? That was definitely an "Armenian visit". Paphitis don't bother us again about hoe important Australia is because I will need my tablets. Just to underline the stupidity of our government, Christofias refused to send the Foreign Minister to London where our EU stakesholders had an important conference to discuss and evaluate the Arab awakening (secretly we support Assad and Kadaffi but don't tell anyone) but we go over the moon when our Australian hosts tell us how good we are. I wished it was the other way round. Have strong respect from our EU partners and let the Australians scorn us every day.

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because I will need my tablets

If you need tablets, I can introduce you to Dr Kervorkian.

[Kikapu]

because I will need my tablets

If you need tablets, I can introduce you to Dr Kervorkian.

Is "Dr Death" out of prison already.?

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Plus....pundits are also forecasting Australia in the Security Council soon.