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Annetta on Peace Council: One-Dimensional AKEL Reading

Published February 16, 2026, 14:11
Annetta on Peace Council: One-Dimensional AKEL Reading

The President of DISY, Annita Demetriou, criticized AKEL's position on the Peace Council, describing it as a "one-dimensional reading of international politics." Demetriou emphasized that the Republic of Cyprus's participation in international initiatives should not be rejected outright or demonized, nor should it be examined through ideological criteria. She stressed that Cyprus cannot be absent from international developments, especially on issues concerning the region and involving countries like the US, and that the country has played a significant role in the humanitarian dimension of the Gaza issue. Demetriou also mentioned that Cyprus's European and Western orientation is the result of a responsible foreign policy and that the government has a duty to inform political forces and society about its goals.