President Anastasiades Addresses Cyprus University of Technology

The President stated: "We all need to show determination, courage and persistence on both our national problem and our exit from the economic crisis", as reported by Parikiaki.

Regarding island reunification, Anastasiades claimed: "I strongly believe this is possible. We are seeking an honorable solution, sincerely and decisively, but we also demand at the same time mutual respect, which begins with respect for what has already been agreed".

The President added, "I want to reiterate that the joint statement clearly provides that human rights and the acquis communautaire should be implemented in the entire territory of the Republic of Cyprus and that any solution should safeguard the single state, single sovereignty, one international personality and a single citizenship".

Anastasiades discussed his confidence in reaching an agreement with the Turkish-Cypriots and of the economic strides the South has attained. He thanked his citizens for their sacrifices and patience; without both elements, Cyprus would not have been able to reach its recent strides.

(Source:http://www.parikiaki.com/2014/06/we-have-to-focus-on-the-future-of-cyprus/)