The President Constantine Tassoulas, visited Cyprus’ House of Representatives on Thursday, where he was received by President Anita Demetriou. Addressing the plenary session he stressed that "Greece continues to declare that the only way to lasting peace in our region is a just, viable and functional solution to the Cyprus issue".

He added that "Greece and Cyprus will continue to support the efforts under the auspices of the UN Secretary General for the resumption of negotiations for the settlement of the Cyprus issue." 

At the same time, he pointed out that "We have never accepted and will never accept any fait accompli. We insist that violence and lawlessness cannot create justice. Greece will remain a helper and selfless national supporter of the Hellenic Cypriots, a constant ally and defender of the Republic of Cyprus. Greece and Cyprus will continue together in the struggle for peace, liberation and reunification of Cyprus".