Iexpressmydeepsorrow forthedeathofthe
formerPresident of the Republic of Cyprus GlafcosClerides.
GlafcosClerides’sdeathmakes Cyprus
poorer. It is customary to say forgreatpersonalities that they have left their
mark on history. InGlafcosClerides’scase, though, itcannaturallybesaidthathehimselfwasan
inextricable part of and a protagonist in history. Intheturbulenthistory of
Cyprus.Since theliberationstruggle, theestablishmentoftheRepublicofCyprusandallthe
dramatic developments that followed and culminated in the 1974 national
tragedy. As well as in the difficult years that followed, with the Republic of
Cyprus and the Cyprus economy on a path of recovery.
With the greatachievementofthe
Republic of Cyprus’saccessiontotheEU, GlafcosClerideshasleft an indelible mark
on the troublesome course of Cyprus and our people.
Henever evaded the struggles and
agonies of his country and its people. The synopsis of his life will always be an
exhibit of virtues.
Especiallytoday,in thedifficulttimes
theCypruspeopleis goingthrough,hispoliticalcoursesets anexampleofmorality,
honesty, contribution and decency. Cyprus, and Hellenism at large, will always
remember him with love, appreciation and gratitude.
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