Congratulatory message
by the US Secretary of State to the President of the Republic on the
occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus
The Secretary of State of
the United States of America, Mr. John Kerry, sent the following
congratulatory message to the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos
Anastasiades, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic
of Cyprus:
“On behalf of President
Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people
of the Republic of Cyprus as you celebrate your national day on
October 1.
Fifty-four years after
Cyprus’s independence, the bond between our two countries remains
strong. In New York City last week, I had the opportunity to meet
with President Anastasiades and Foreign Minister Kasoulides to
discuss our shared challenges. We will continue to work closely
together on initiatives to counter terrorism and promote regional
security.
The strong partnership
between our two countries is also reflected in the growing economic,
cultural, and educational exchanges between our citizens. We look
forward to deepening our commercial and people-to-people ties for the
benefit of both Cypriots and Americans.
I remain fully committed
to supporting efforts to reunify the island as a bi-zonal,
bi-communal federation. I am hopeful that this goal can be achieved
soon, so that all Cypriots may live in greater peace and prosperity.”
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