Accompanying publication of photographic exhibition prepared by the Press and Information Office to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Cyprus. EXHIBITION AND BOOKLET DESIGN Marios Hadjisavvas www.milkycrafts.com PHOTOGRAPHS Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nicosia Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Bratislava UNFICYP Foto LARKO – Pafos Pafos Municipality Tassos Papadopoulos Study Center RESEARCH Naďa Hlavačková, Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nicosia Yiannos Miltiadou, Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus PROJECT COORDINATION Lelia Lambrianidou, Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus EDITING Naďa Hlavačková, Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nicosia Sunny Papadimitriou Tofa, Press and Information Office, Republic of Cyprus Costas Georgiades, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Cyprus EXHIBITION PRINTING Arnold’s Digital Printers Ltd BOOKLET PRINTING Konos Ltd The sale or other commercial exploitation of this publication or part of it is strictly prohibited. Excerpts of the publication may be re-produced with appropriate acknowledgement of this publication as the source of the material used. Press and Information Office publications are available free of charge. Published by the Press and Information Office Republic of Cyprus © Copyright 2023
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3 Introductory note A message from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus A message from the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Republic of Cyprus Our Ambassadors Politics Culture Bicommunal dialogue UNFICYP Innovation 5 6 7 9 10 24 30 36 42 CONTENTS
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5 Introductory note The year 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Slovakia. Over these thirty years, Cyprus and Slovakia have developed an excellent level of bilateral relations and have collaborated extensively within the context of the European Union and other international fora. The opening of the Embassy of Slovakia in Nicosia in 1993, and the respective opening of the Embassy of Cyprus in Bratislava in 2010, have further contributed to the development of the bonds of friendship and cooperation. The principled stance of Slovakia, diachronically on the Cyprus issue, for a peaceful and just settlement according to the relevant UN Resolutions, as well as Slovakia’s contribution in facilitating the bi-communal dialogue between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties for almost 35 years, along with its support to the Republic of Cyprus have always been highly appreciated. Slovakia’s major contribution to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) spanning over two decades, has been of paramount importance for the successful carrying out of the Force’s mission, as mandated by the UN Security Council resolutions as well as maintaining stability on the island. To mark and pay tribute to the 30 years of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Slovakia, a joint Exhibition and a Photo collection covering various areas of the longstanding relationship and friendship in the areas of politics, culture, diplomacy, as well as the engagement of Slovakia within the UNFICYP is being organized. Building on the already strong bilateral ties, Cyprus and Slovakia look into the future with the aim to further develop and deepen the traditional excellent relationship based on common values, principles, and aspirations.
6 The 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Slovak Republic celebrated in 2023, provides an opportunity to take stock of the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and celebrate our common achievements of the past three decades. It is also a great opportunity to look ahead and set our common goals for the days to come. Based on our shared values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and our common dedication to multilateralism and international law, and the enduring ties between our people, Cyprus and Slovakia have succeeded, since 1993, in forging a strong relationship of cooperation and friendship. The opening of Slovakia’s diplomatic mission in Nicosia in 1993 and Cyprus’s diplomatic mission in Bratislava in 2010, have also played a significant role in bringing the two countries together and developing cooperation in various fields, such as culture, defense, education, and health to name a few. This cooperation has been further strengthened by the increased air connectivity between the two countries over the last years, especially in the fields of tourism and people-to-people contacts. The principled stance of Slovakia over the years on the Cyprus issue, and its support for a just and viable settlement of the issue, in accordance with the agreed framework of a Bizonal Bi-communal Federation as prescribed in UN Resolutions, as well as providing its good offices fostering the bi-communal dialogue between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties have been highly valued. In addition, Slovakia’s major contribution to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for over 20 years, has been of vital importance for the successful carrying out of the Force’s mission, as mandated by the UN Security Council resolutions as well as maintaining stability on the island. The Exhibition organised as well as the Photo Collection in this present booklet, offer an insight of the past 30 years of the excellent relationship between Cyprus and Slovakia that I hope will continue to flourish in the years to come. H.E. Dr. Kyriakos Kouros Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
7 The 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Cyprus on 1st January 1993 is not just a celebration of three decades of fruitful cooperation between both countries in various fields, but also of close friendship and respect for each other we have cultivated over the years. A solid bond between two like-minded allies has developed and our relations have grown into a concrete partnership built on the fundaments of the EU and Eurozone membership, mutual solidarity and sharing of common values. Slovakia and Cyprus have achieved a lot together and certainly, there is a lot to be proud of. On political level, our ties have been cemented by high-level dialogue, which culminated in the visit of the Slovak President, H.E. Zuzana Čaputová to Cyprus in December 2022. We have an excellent cooperation in many areas, however our biggest potential lies in innovations and modern technologies. Prestigious conference ReflectFest in Limassol, attended on yearly basis by thousands of startupists, innovators and investors, including hundreds of Slovaks, is the genuine project of two fellow graduates (Slovak and Cypriot one) from Oxford and at the same time the flagship of our economic and innovation diplomacy on the island. Slovakia and Cyprus clearly subscribed to principles of a world order based on respect for rules and obligations under international law. The respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of states is, in today’s geopolitical and geoeconomical context of a particular importance to small states and peoples, such as Slovaks and Cypriots. Both countries have been actively promoting these principles in the world for decades and this commitment finds a very concrete, tangible and unique translation also in Cyprus. Above mentioned is anchored in almost 35 years’ worth of Slovak good offices offered for the Cyprus issue. The facilitation of the bi-communal dialogue of representatives of Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot political parties represents a really exceptional factor in the relationship of two EU Member States. More than two decades long presence of a now truly robust Slovak contingent in UNFICYP with full responsibility for the sensitive Sector 4 of the buffer zone is in turn a manifestation of our contribution to security and stability on the island. The goal of such an involvement is obvious – to help bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem in line with the UN Security Council resolutions, principles of international law and EU values that is sustainable, just, and in favour of all Cypriots. The beautiful island of Cyprus, is not only one of the most favorite holiday destination of Slovak tourists, but at the same time place of work and home to many more Slovaks, including a significant group of mixed Slovak-Cypriot marriages well integrated into the local society. All these individuals and families contribute to the socio-economic development of the island, but also to the enhancement of people-to-people contacts, thus mutual understanding and friendship of both nations. This unique publication and panel exhibition represent a captivating celebration of past three decades of friendly bilateral ties between Slovakia a Cyprus in various fields. In the upcoming period let us work through common endeavours on their further development to the benefit of cooperation, peace, stability and prosperity of the great people of both countries. H.E. Martin Bezák Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Republic of Cyprus
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10 26/07/1994 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Glafcos Clerides receives the President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Michal Kováč during a private visit to Cyprus “We see very good chances of enhancing our cooperation above all in the economic and cultural fields.” Jozef Moraveik, 1994 POLITICS Financial Mirror, 12/01/1994 Financial Mirror, 12/01/1994 Time Out, 19/02/1994 1994
11 POLITICS 05/01/1995 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Glafcos Clerides receives the credentials of the first Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Cyprus H.E. Milan Tancár 13/06/1995 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Glafcos Clerides receives the Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Gašparovič during an official visit to Cyprus 5/16/23, 11:49 AM Print Release https://www.piopressreleases.com.cy/easyconsole.cfm/page/printRelease/s_id/391254/isImported/0 1/1 1995
12 POLITICS 14/01/1999 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Glafcos Clerides receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Dušan Rozbora 13/06/1995 The President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Alexis Galanos receives the Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Gašparovič and his parliamentary delegation 1999 1995
13 POLITICS 01/09/1999 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Glafcos Clerides receives the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic H.E. Eduard Kukan 22/04/2002 Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Glafcos Clerides in honor of the President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Rudolf Schuster during his visit to Cyprus 1999 2002
14 POLITICS 24/10/2002 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Glafcos Clerides receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ján Varšo 23/04/2002 The President of Slovak Republic H.E. Rudolf Schuster received by the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Demetris Christofias 2002 2002
15 5/19/23, 2:25 PM Print Release https://www.piopressreleases.com.cy/easyconsole.cfm/page/printRelease/s_id/480641/isImported/0 1/1 10/04/2003 Minister of Labour and Social Insurance of the Republic of Cyprus Mr. Makis Keravnos receives the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ján Varšo POLITICS 16/09/2004 The President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Demetris Christofias receives the Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic H.E. Pavol Hrušovský 2003 2004
16 “The bitterly cold temperatures did not dampen the warm greetings exchanged between the two leaders and their delegations nor the traditional Slovak custom of welcome by bread and salt, which symbolises the Slovak hospitality.” Maria Myles, Cyprus News Agency, 29/11/2004 POLITICS 29/11/2004 The President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Gašparovič welcomes the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Tassos Papadopoulos at his official visit to Slovakia 23/06/2005 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Tassos Papadopoulos receives the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic H.E. Eduard Kukan 2004 2005
17 POLITICS 19/04/2007 The President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Gašparovič received by the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Demetris Christofias 19/04/2007 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Tassos Papadopoulos awards President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Gašparovič with the Grand Necklace of the Order Makarios III. and reciprocally receives from him the Medal of the Order Of the White Double Cross of the First Class 18/04/2007 The President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Gašparovič and the First Lady Mrs. Silvia Gašparovičová arrive to Cyprus on a state visit, welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Yiorgos Lillikas 2007 2007 2007
18 POLITICS 06/09/2007 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Tassos Papadopoulos at a reception held by the Slovak Embassy on the occasion of the Constitution Day 24/07/2007 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Tassos Papadopoulos receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Anna Tureničová 13/10/2010 The President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Gašparovič receives the credentials of the first residential Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Slovakia H.E. Marios Kountourides 2010 2010 2007
19 “We want to continue working together in this direction: to overcome any possible obstacles for investments and identify the benefits and services offered by the two countries.” President Demetris Christofias, 2010 POLITICS 11/11/2010 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Demetris Christofias and the First Lady Mrs. Elsi Christofias are paying an official visit to Slovakia 11/11/2010 Visit of the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Demetris Christofias to St. Martin´s Cathedral in Bratislava where the remains of St. John the Merciful (patron of Lemesos) are buried 11/11/2010 Inauguration of the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Bratislava 11/11/2010 Banquet dinner hosted by the President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Gašparovič and the First Lady Mrs. Silvia Gašparovičová in honor of the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Demetris Christofias and the First Lady Mrs. Elsi Christofias 11/11/2010 Both Presidents at the Cyprus – Slovakia Business Forum in Bratislava 2010
20 POLITICS 4 Friday, November 12, 2010 CYPRUS MAIL Home (continued fron front page) Friday night during violent clashes on the Larnaca seafront between anti-immigration and nationalist protesters, and people attending an anti-racist festival that saw numerous people injured, including a Turkish Cypriot man who was stabbed. Though widely condemned, the incident also prompted widespread criticism against the government, which stands accused of lacking a proper immigration policy. Sylikiotis rubbished the charges yesterday. “For the first time, Cyprus has acquired a comprehensive and structured immigration policy in the past two and half years,” he told reporters, challenging anyone to deny this. The minister did not go into why such policy was non-existent in the past but wondered why there was no such reaction “when we had 13,000 asylum seekers in 2006.” “Because the overwhelming majority of these people worked...they served the needs of the economy … when there was growth and they did not need benefits,” he added. He said the Republic owed foreign workers a lot. “I do not think there is anyone who will dispute that immigrants contributed greatly to the economic growth of the country in recent years and we owe them a lot.” The minister said not only was the immigrant situation now under control, but it has drastically improved compared to past years. “The influx of illegal immigrants from the [Turkish] occupied areas has decreased a lot, as has the number of asylum seekers and residence permits. The number of legal immigrants from third countries is also down,” the minister said. In 2008, around 2,500 asylum seekers crossed from the north to the governmentcontrolled areas compared to some 1,500 last year and 700 so far in 2010. Pending asylum applications today are down to 995 while at the end of 2007 they had reached 8,567. Pending appeals – regarding rejected applications -- before the Reviewing Authority have dropped by a 1,000 to 2,506 this year compared to 2009. NUMBERS DOWN “Put perhaps most important is the fact that the number of new asylum applications is down,” Sylikiotis said. New applications to date reached 1,787, down significantly from around 6,000 in 2007. At present, there are some 2,700 cases of recognised refugees and subsidiary protection beneficiaries – the breakdown was not immediately available. The overwhelming majority of these people are Palestinians from Iraq and the Gaza Strip. Their number is included in the approximately 66,000 legal thirdcountry immigrants in Cyprus -- 50 per cent of whom are household workers. The estimated number of illegal third-country immigrants is 34,000, according to government figures. A further 97,645 are EU nationals living and working in Cyprus but this just includes those who are registered. Sylikiotis said there could be several more thousands of EU nationals who do not register as they ought to after three months of residence. Migrant debate front and centre Sylikiotis: we owe a lot to foreign workers House passes law on definition of a terrorist organisation BY A close vote, parliament last night passed a law on combating terrorism and defining a terrorist organisation. The bill passed with 22 votes in favour from DISY, DIKO and European Party deputies, while 19 MPs from AKEL and socialists EDEK voted against. The Greens abstained. The law specifies what constitutes a terrorist group according to the definition and list of terrorist organisations compiled by the European Council. It also stipulates terrorist offences and subsequent penalties. It defines a terrorist group as “a group of two or more persons which has been established and operates for a specific amount of time with the purpose of committing terrorist acts.” The Council Framework Decision on combating terrorism was agreed on June 13, 2002, following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US. As passed yesterday, the law includes an amendment that bars the government from “executing discretionary powers to freely name any entity or group of persons as a terrorist organisation” other than as specified by the EU. Some of the organisations on the EU terrorist list include: CIRA (Continuity Irish Republican Army); E.T.A (Basque Fatherland and Liberty); G.R.A.P.O (the First of October Anti-Fascist Resistance Group); Hamas-Izz alDin al-Qassam (terrorist wing of Hamas); LVF (Loyalist Volunteer Force) and PIJ (Palestinian Islamic Jihad). President sends letter to UNSG PRESIDENT Demetris Christofias has sent UN SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon a letter with his comments ahead of their November 18 meeting in New York, the state broadcaster reported last night. Christofias, Ban and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu will meet at the UN headquarters to discuss ongoing Cyprus talks between the two communities to reach a comprehensive settlement. The government has made it clear it is opposed to UN or international arbitration and mediation and equally against what it calls ‘strict timelines’ for a solution. In his own letter to the UNSG sent earlier this month, Eroglu said a solution was possible by the end of the year if the Greek Cypriot side stopped wasting time. Christofias: going to New York with an open mind By Patrick Dewhurst PRESIDENT Demetris Christofias was in Bratislava yesterday to meet with his counterpart, Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic, and sign an agreement on mutual protection of classified information. Accompanying him on the three day visit, which concludes today, are Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcos Kyprianou, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Antonis Paschalides, Government Spokesman Stefanos Stefanou, government officials, and his wife Elsie. After signing the agreement, the leaders held a joint press conference, at which Christofias spoke of his forthcoming visit to New York to meet UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu on November 18. He said: “I’m going to New York with an open mind, good will, but always grounded and defending my principles. I go there with the belief that we will not be surprised with a repetition of views about arbitration or mediation.” “We had a bitter experience in 2004,” he said referring to UN arbitration, which led to the referendum on the failed Annan plan. Gasparovic expressed his support for Cyprus, saying that his country supported and would continue to support the solution of the Cyprus problem based on principle, and that he favoured a bi-zonal federation with one international personality that offers equal political rights for residents of both communities. After the press conference the leaders attended a Cyprus–Slovakia business forum, where Christofias said the Cypriot economy was on a course for recovery and continued to offer a “remarkable and reliable” financial centre in the region. He said: “The Cypriot economy, despite the crisis, has demonstrated dynamism and endurance and is on a course of recovery.” Referring to the ongoing business cooperation and development of bilateral networks between the two countries, he said: “We want to continue working together in this direction: to overcome any possible obstacles for investments and identify the benefits and services offered by the two countries.” During his visit Christofias also met Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radicova and President of the Slovak Parliament Richard Sulik. After the President addressed Business Forum he inaugurated the Cyprus embassy in Bratislava and attended an official dinner given in his honour by the Slovak President. The Cypriot delegation is due to return today. President Demetris Christofias (L) in Bratislava yesterday with his Slovakian counterpart Ivan Gasparovic (PIO) 18/04/2013 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nicos Anastasiades receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Oksana Tomová 06/11/2014 The President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Andrej Kiska receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nearchos Palas 12/12/2016 The Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic H.E. Andrej Danko during his visit to Cyprus 2010 2012 2013 2014 2016 Cyprus Mail, 12/11/2010 Cyprus Weekly, 23/06/2012
21 POLITICS 17/10/2017 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nicos Anastasiades receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ján Škoda 10/06/2019 Tête-à-tête meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs H.E. Nikos Christodoulides and H.E. Miroslav Lajčák in Lefkosia 21/11/2019 The President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Zuzana Čaputová receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nicos Nicolaou 07/11/2018 The President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Andrej Kiska receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Michalis Stavrinos 2017 2018 2019 2019
22 POLITICS 02/05/2020 Repatriation of Slovaks and Cypriots by the Slovak Air Force plane during the COVID-19 pandemic 29/07/2021 Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus Mr. Charalambos Petrides welcomes Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Mr. Jaroslav Naď 07/07/2022 The President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nicos Anastasiades receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic H.E. Martin Bezák 2020 2021 2022
23 15/08/2023 The President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Zuzana Čaputová receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Michalis Karageorgis 2022 POLITICS 01/09/2022 Address of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Ioannis Kasoulides on the occassion of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution Day of the Slovak Republic 12/12/2022 Meeting of the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Nicos Anastasiades with the President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Zuzana Čaputová during her visit to Cyprus 2023 2022
24 CULTURE 16/03/2009 Speakers of the Parliaments H.E. Marios Garoyian and H.E. Jaroslav Paška at the exhibition “Forgotten Jewels in the Heart of Europe” / Lefkosia 04-12/12/2009 Slovak food festival / Lefkosia 2009 2009
25 “Peter Dvorsky, the director of the Slovak national Theatre Opera in Bratislava underlined the importance of the Cyprus culture and history and spoke of La Boheme as a myth, comparable to that of Aphrodite.” CULTURE 11-19/11/2011 Slovak food festival / Lefkosia 12/05/2012 Celebration of a Rag day / Lemesos 03-05/09/2010 The Slovak National Theatre performing the Opera La bohème at the 12th Pafos Aphrodite Festival / Pafos 2010 2011 2012
26 CULTURE 27/01/2016 Presentation of the Slovak cuisine / Lefkosia 07-09/09/2012 The Slovak National Theatre performing the Opera Otello at the 14th Pafos Aphrodite Festival / Pafos 12/09/2015 The Slovak Folklore Ensemble Vršatec performing at the 10th Mediterranean Folklore Festival / Larnaka 2012 2015 2016
27 CULTURE 10/06/2019 Performance of the Bicommunal Choir for Peace on the occasion of the visit of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic H.E. Miroslav Lajčák / Lefkosia 12/09/2018 Concert of the Ivan Sadloň Folklore Music on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic / Lefkosia 28/06/2017 Opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of the Slovak Republic / Lemesos 13/11/2019 The Slovak Opera Gala on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet revolution / Lemesos 2019 2018 2017 2019
28 CULTURE 01/09/2022 Performance of the Cypriot soprano Mariza Anastasiades and Slovak pianist Richard Rikkon on the occassion of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution Day of the Slovak Republic / Lefkosia 26/11/2021 Photo exhibition dedicated to Slovak reformist politician Alexander Dubček, best known by his slogan “Socialism with a human face” / Lemesos Presentation of Slovak culture, folklore and tourism 2021-2022 2022 2021
29 CULTURE 29/03/2023 Presentation of Slovak cinematography at the Slovak Embassy / Lefkosia 2023 2023 2023 21–23/04/2023 Travel Expo Cyprus / Lefkosia 22/05/2023 Recital of the Slovak guitarist Adam Marec / Lefkosia
30 BICOMMUNAL DIALOGUE From bi-communal meetings of the leaders of political parties from the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities at the Ledra Palace (1995 - 1997) From bi-communal meetings of the leaders of political parties from the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities at the Ledra Palace (1995 - 1997) 1995-1997 1994 1995 Bicommunal meetings of the leaders of political parties from the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities at the Ledra Palace under the auspices of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic (1995-1997) Phileleftheros, October 1994 Machi, September 1995
31 BICOMMUNAL DIALOGUE 2002 2000-2001 10/10/2001 Meeting of the leaders of the political parties involved in bicommunal dialogue at Ledra Palace 05/01/2002 New Year’s meeting of the leaders of the political parties participating in the bicommunal dialogue 04/09/2002 Family photo of the participants in the bicommunal dialogue 06/06/2000 Leaders of the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot political parties meet at the Ledra Palace
32 2007 2007 2007 BICOMMUNAL DIALOGUE 13/03/2007 Press conference at the Ledra Palace where leaders of the political parties agreed on series of bicommunal events 14/04/2007 Bicommunal football match between mixed teams of leaders of the political parties Cyprus Weekly, November 2007 Cyprus Mail, November 2007 Bi-communal football matches between mixed teams of political party leaders (14th April 2007 and 14th July 2007)
33 The Elders pay a visit to Cyprus Bi-communal meeting with political party leaders at the Ledra Palace (H.E. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, H.E. Mr. Jimmy Carter and H.E. Mr. Lakhtar Brahimi) (8th October 2008) Family photo From the meeting at the Ledra Palace 2008 2008 BICOMMUNAL DIALOGUE Cyprus Weekly, September 2008 08/10/2008 The Elders H.E. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, H.E. Jimmy Carter and H.E. Lakhtar Brahimi participate at the bicommunal meeting at the Ledra Palace 14/09/2008 Bicommunal cultural event “United Songs For Peace”
34 BICOMMUNAL DIALOGUE 13-17/05/2009 Event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the bicommunal dialogue in Bratislava 18/06/2012 1st donation of the Government of the Slovak Republic to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus 26/05/2013 Visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic H.E. Miroslav Lajčák 2009 2012 2013 6/12/23, 1:29 PM Print Release https://www.piopressreleases.com.cy/easyconsole.cfm/page/easyconsole.cfm/page/printRelease/s_id/351955/isImported/1 1/1 Press release of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus 19 Ιουνίου 2012 (Nicosia, 18 June 2012) – The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the Government of the Slovak Republic for its generous donation of 10 000 Euro. The check was presented by The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Miroslav Lajeak at the CMP Anthropological laboratory at the United Nations Protected Area. This donation is a part of the ongoing international support that enables the CMP to continue its project on the Exhumation, Identification and Return of Remains of Missing Persons in 2012-2013. Thanks to this support, the CMP is being able to move along in its efforts to locate and identify as many remains as possible in order to bring a closure to the tragedy that has affected so many families on the island for so many years. To date, remains of over 850 individuals have been exhumed and over 320 returned to the families concerned.
35 BICOMMUNAL DIALOGUE 17/07/2023 The representatives of the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot political parties involved in the bicommunal dialogue visit the Anthropological Laboratory of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus again, after almost eight years 05/11/2015 Visit of the representatives of the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot political parties involved in the bicommunal dialogue to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus 2023 2019 2015 10/06/2019 Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic H.E. Miroslav Lajčák visits the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus and hands over the 2nd donation of the Slovak Government
36 UNFICYP 31/10/2008 Visit of the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Mr. Jaroslav Baška 07/12/2009 Visit of the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Mr. Jaroslav Baška 02/11/2010 Visit of the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Mr. Ľubomír Galko and meeting with the Slovak contingent 2008 2009 2010
37 UNFICYP 27/05/2013 Visit of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic H.E. Miroslav Lajčák to the buffer zone 16/02/2016 Medal Ceremony – Awarding the Slovak soldiers for their service to peace 2012 2016 2013
38 UNFICYP 23/06/2016 Visit of the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Mr. Peter Gajdoš 22/11/2020 Visit of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic H.E. Ivan Korčok and the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Mr. Jaroslav Naď 2016 2020
39 UNFICYP 22/05/2022 UNPOL Medal Ceremony with Slovak police contingent 12/12/2022 Visit of the President of the Slovak Republic H.E. Zuzana Čaputová to UNPA 2022 2022
40 UNFICYP 2023 01/02/2023 Donation of the Embassy by the Slovak Republic and SLOVCON to the SOS Children’s Villages 13/02/2023 3rd round of the initiative “Drop of Slovak blood in Cyprus” 08/02/2023 Donation of the Embassy by the Slovak Republic and SLOVCON to the Makarios Children’s Hospital
41 2023 UNFICYP 03/06/2023 International Children’s Day with the Slovak peacekeepers in Athienou in the presence of the Mayor Mr. Kyriacos Kareklas
42 INNOVATION “Reflect Festival is an annually organized major tech festival at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The home of the festival is the seaside Old Town of Limassol, with most activities happening outdoors, right next to the sea.“ Dušan Duffek, co-founder from Slovakia Reflect Festival 2022 /Lemesos 2022
43 INNOVATION “Cyprus’ unique geography helps Reflect facilitate connections and networking between the business ecosystems of the three neighboring continents. The festival has become a melting pot of the wider region’s entrepreneurs, investors, startups, policy-makers and decision-makers.“ Stylianos Lambrou, co-founder from Cyprus FUTURE
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