NEW YORK, NY –
PSEKA President Philip Christopher issued a forceful Christmas message this year, urging the Greek diaspora to remain steadfast in advocating for justice and freedom in Cyprus as the island marks more than five decades since the Turkish invasion.
In his message, Christopher expressed deep frustration over the ongoing occupation and the lack of progress in negotiations, while calling on Hellenes abroad to continue supporting Cyprus at a critical moment for the island’s future.
His message reads as follows:
“Dear Friends of Cyprus,
We are all disappointed and frustrated that 37% of our beloved Cyprus is still under occupation by Turkish troops. What is even more alarming is that during the past 51 years, Turkey has transformed the occupied area into a suburb of Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots are now a minority and illegal immigrants from Turkey exceeds 300,000. For 51 years, the Republic of Cyprus has been in negotiations with zero results due to the intransigence of Turkey.
We, the Diaspora Hellenes, must continue our efforts to promote the struggle of the Cypriot people for Freedom and Justice. During this Christmas Holiday, please remember that the Republic of Cyprus, a member of the United Nations and the European Union, needs our continued support.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to Justice everywhere”
We will not forget the great injustice of July 20, 1974!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May the New Year bring Justice to Cyprus!
Philip Christopher
President”
