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Kaklamanis: “Cyprus is not and will never be alone” – meets with Christodoulides, Dimitriou and Archbishop Georgios

Greek Parliament Speaker visits Cyprus, pledging unwavering support and solidarity while discussing EU mutual assistance activation and regional security challenges.

Kaklamanis: “Cyprus is not and will never be alone” – meets with Christodoulides, Dimitriou and Archbishop Georgios
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Greek Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis is conducting a visit to Nicosia, where he met with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, House of Representatives President Annita Dimitriou, and Archbishop Georgios. “I am visiting Cyprus to convey to its people the unwavering support and solidarity of all democratic political forces represented in the Greek Parliament,” emphasized the Parliament Speaker, who characterized his visit as a “move of high symbolism”. He also expressed his conviction that “God will grant me the opportunity someday, when visiting Cyprus, to visit a united Cyprus, free, without an army of occupation.”

The Greek Parliament President also expressed satisfaction with the activation of Article 42, paragraph 7 (EU mutual assistance clause), while expressing the wish that “Europe’s awakening will be permanent and effective in the future and not opportunistic,” regarding the support for Cyprus at the beginning of the Middle East crisis. The presence of the Greek Parliament Speaker in Cyprus is part of the Greek Parliament’s steadfast commitment to consistently support the Republic of Cyprus on all major national and geopolitical issues and to further strengthen institutional ties between the two countries, particularly during periods of geopolitical instability.

Satisfaction with the activation of Article 42, paragraph 7

The Parliament Speaker was received by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia in a particularly warm atmosphere.

During the meeting, Kaklamanis expressed satisfaction with the activation “of the notorious Article 42, paragraph 7, which had been dormant for decades,” and as he characteristically said, “all European leaders discussed it and even through this unfortunate situation of the Middle East crisis, it was finally activated in essence.” Kaklamanis also expressed hope “though I must tell you that deep down I’m not so sure, that its activation is not situational, but will be permanent, whenever needed – let’s hope it’s never needed – but that a decision has been made that Cyprus and every Cyprus is the European Union.” He also referred to the issue of energy and high costs, and addressing Christodoulides as president of the European Council, he asked him to exercise whatever influence he can for the development of a comprehensive plan to address the problem at the European level. He noted that in any case, the operational plan to address high costs must be characterized by flexibility, as each country has its own particularities.

For his part, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides referred to the energy cost issue, emphasizing that “everyone in cooperation with the Commission must proceed with some very specific measures, so that we address the increased cost of energy, measures that will be targeted, for a specific period, continuously evaluating the situation.”

Christodoulides accepted the invitation extended by the Parliament Speaker to address the Greek Parliament plenary on May 14, emphasizing: “It is a great honor for me, for Cyprus, for the Republic of Cyprus. It is a historic moment and I thank you very much.” The Cyprus President thanked Greece, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus and the Cypriot people, for its immediate response to the events in Cyprus. He also expressed satisfaction with the activation of Article 42, paragraph 7 regarding the EU mutual assistance clause, noting that at the European Council in Brussels it was decided “to begin specific discussion on the operational plan of the European Union when Article 42.7 is activated for a member state, prompted by what happened in Cyprus and the immediate mobilization that occurred, with Greece being first, of course.” “Certainly war does not solve problems. Diplomacy is the only way. And in diplomacy there are no dead ends. Despite difficulties, despite problems, a very specific proposal must be put before all involved parties so that this crisis ends,” Christodoulides concluded.

Cyprus’s security is an integral part of European security

As part of the visit, the Parliament Speaker also met with House of Representatives President Annita Dimitriou, to whom he conveyed the message of unity and solidarity of the Greek people toward Cypriot Hellenism. Kaklamanis, as part of his official visit to Nicosia, practically confirmed the unwavering support of the Greek Parliament toward Cypriot Hellenism.
As he characteristically said: “in this extremely complex landscape, with ongoing military confrontations in the broader Middle East region, we face common challenges particularly in the security sector. Greece was the first country that immediately responded to the Republic of Cyprus’s request, prioritizing Cyprus’s security, contributing deterrently in every possible way to the Republic of Cyprus’s defense.” Additionally, he made clear that “Cyprus’s security, as a member state of the European Union, constitutes an integral part of European security and that any threat against it constitutes a threat to the entire Union.”

For her part, Annita Dimitriou, after personally thanking Kaklamanis and expressing gratitude toward Greece, said: “The message is one and resounding, that Cyprus as an inseparable part of global Hellenism does not lie far, but near, and the bonds between Greece and Cyprus are fraternal and unbreakable.” During the meeting of the two presidents, the excellent level of cooperation between the two Parliaments was confirmed, as well as unwavering commitment to the principles of international law, peace and stability in the region, while special emphasis was given to the importance of a unified national line in facing the challenges Cyprus confronts.

Meeting with the Archbishop of New Justiniana and All Cyprus Georgios

During his stay in Nicosia, the Greek Parliament President also met with Archbishop of New Justiniana and All Cyprus Georgios, with whom he discussed issues concerning the Church’s role in preserving historical memory, national identity and the spiritual cohesion of the Cypriot people.

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