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Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 2 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Monday, 12 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Greece: EOKA

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Greek Cypriot counterpart on the President's recent statements on the historic role of the Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston.

Original answer

The Foreign Secretary has not had any recent discussions with his Greek Cypriot counterpart on President Christodoulides's recent statements on the historic role of the Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston (EOKA/eɪˈoʊkə). The UK Government deeply regrets the suffering endured by both communities as a result of inter-communal violence during the Cyprus Emergency (1955-1959). We continue to believe a just and lasting settlement on the island is the best chance of resolving these complex issues. The UK's commitment to helping the sides achieve this remains unwavering.

The answer was corrected by Leo Docherty (Conservative)

on Thursday, 15 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Corrected answer

The Foreign Secretary has not had any recent discussions with his Greek Cypriot counterpart on President Christodoulides's recent statements on the historic role of the Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston (EOKA/eɪˈoʊkə). The UK Government deeply regrets the suffering endured by both communities as a result of inter-communal violence during the Cyprus Emergency (1955-1959). We continue to believe a just and lasting settlement on the island is the best chance of resolving these complex issues. The UK's commitment to helping the sides achieve this remains unwavering.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
187125
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Greece EOKA
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk