The critical role of Cyprus’ legal framework in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem was at the center of discussions during the Cyprus Bar Association’s two-day conference, “Fifty Years of Invasion and Occupation: Extensions of International and European Law.”
Speakers at the conference emphasized the necessity of legal support in facing Turkey’s challenges and stressed the importance of the international legal order in safeguarding Cyprus’ sovereign rights. According to Cyprus Mail, the conference highlighted how international law serves as a powerful tool to counteract Turkish violations against Cyprus’ sovereignty over its land, airspace, and sea.
In his address, Attorney-General George Savvides reiterated his support for President Nikos Christodoulides and his administration. He emphasized that the Cyprus problem is fundamentally about invasion and occupation, and international law is crucial in defending Cyprus’ sovereign rights. Savvides pointed out that a team of distinguished foreign legal experts, along with the specialized legal team at the legal service, is always ready to provide legal support against new challenges posed by the occupying forces.
Newly appointed Deputy Minister of Migration Nikolas Ioannides stressed that time does not legitimize violations of international and EU laws. He urged the enhancement of Cyprus’ legal framework to benefit the country and the international community. Ioannides emphasized that the government seeks a fair, lasting, and viable solution to the Cyprus problem that guarantees the inalienable rights of the Cypriot people, secures fundamental freedoms, and calls for the withdrawal of Turkish troops and settlers from Cyprus.
Michael Vorkas, chairman of the Cyprus Bar Association, stated that Cyprus’ statehood survives due to the resilience of Cypriot Hellenism and efforts to assert its statehood as a UN and EU member, grounded in international law. He highlighted that Turkey has failed to achieve recognition for the entity it established in the occupied areas despite fifty years of effort. Vorkas argued that international responses should not differ between Cyprus and other countries facing similar issues, such as Ukraine.
The conference underscored the importance of the law of Cyprus in addressing the Cyprus problem. International law remains a vital tool in defending the rights and sovereignty of Cyprus, as highlighted by the discussions at the conference.
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By understanding the legal framework and international law’s role, Cyprus continues its efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem and safeguard its sovereign rights.
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