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Excerpts from the Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Tel Aviv University"

"My aim today is to share with you my thoughts on the nature of the Cyprus –Israeli relations, present ways on moving this partnership forward and on how we can work together, not so much as neighbours due to our geographic proximity, but as willing friends that believe in the benefits which this bond of choice can provide to both."

"We pay tribute to each and every individual that passed from the internment camps in Cyprus, those who died there and those who were born in the camps. Through them, we also pay tribute to the six million innocent victims of the abominable Nazi holocaust, including one and a half million children.

All of these examples constitute part of our rich collective history, a history determined by the geography of the Mediterranean which has linked us together historically, culturally, politically and economically."

"During the last years we have witnessed the rapid advancement of our already strong and vibrant bilateral relationship. This relationship has deepened and broadened in many fields."

"As regards my own visit, I am extremely pleased to note that during my meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and all the officials of the Israeli Government it was firmly established that Cyprus and Israel will embark on a new era of partnership. This relationship will be based on our common vision: to substantially and strategically upgrade our relationship in all possible fields of co-operation, especially on energy, economy, society and security."

FROM THE AJC CHICAGO:
"The bond between Greece, Cyprus and Israel is more than just geography— they share a common spirit and a linked future. I’m proud to be a member of the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance, and I’m glad to see that an idea born in Illinois, in part by the American Jewish Committee and the Hellenic American Leadership Council, has attracted such strong support among my colleagues. I look forward to working together and forging an even closer relationship between the U.S., Israel, Greece and Cyprus." - Rep. Brad Schneider, former AJC Chicago Board Member - See more at: http://www.ajcchicago.org/site/apps/nln ... zgIqx.dpuf