Thank you, I am very much delighted to be here and thank you for the warm welcome from your office and the people of Cyprus. As the Minister indicated this is part of regional trip for me. We very much see the Eastern Mediterranean energy development as a region. This is my second stop. I ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Official Remarks, Speeches, U.S. & Cyprus
| Tags: Assistant Secretary Fannon
Friday, November 2, 2018 (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, I would like to thank the Economist for inviting me to speak today. It is an honor to be a panel with Minister Christodoulides and Deputy Minister Oren. As this will be my last opportunity to speak here as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, I will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Issues, Speeches
| Tags: #AmbDoherty, Economist
7-9 December 2018, University of Nicosia The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus, and the American Center at the University of Nicosia are welcoming applications from all over Cyprus for a prestigious two-day TechCamp titled “Digital Citizenship in the Disinformation Age” that will take place December 7-9 at UNIC’s premises in Nicosia. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 22 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Science & Tech
| Tags: TechCamp, UNIC
The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation.
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
Official Reports, Policy, Reports, U.S. Policy
| Tags: Iran
Do you know that a rising young Cypriot composer has been awarded a full scholarship by a prestigious U.S. university for a PhD program? That several Cypriots are on full or partial athletic scholarships in tennis, football, basketball–even skiing–in U.S. universities? That two sisters from Cyprus are on full scholarships at a university in Iowa? ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Op-Eds, Study in the U.S.
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of the Republic of Cyprus on the 58th anniversary of your independence. The bonds of friendship between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States are strong. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation in expanding our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Cyprus, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Cyprus Independence Day
On August 20, Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army, General Mark A. Milley met with Chief of the Republic of Cyprus National Guard Lieutenant General Ilias Leontaris, U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Doherty and UK High Commissioner Stephen Lillie in Larnaca. The visit was one leg of a trip General Milley was making to the Middle ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 21 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases, U.S. & Cyprus
| Tags: U.S. Army
June 25, 2018 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans arrived last week for a scheduled port visit in Limassol, Cyprus. This is the fourth visit of an American naval vessel to Cyprus in 2018. During their visit, sailors from the USS The Sullivans volunteered at two different sites in Limassol on Thursday, June ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: US NAVY, USS The Sullivans
The Embassy of the United States of America in Cyprus is organizing a delegation to the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) September 8 – 16, 2018. The United States has been selected as TIF’s honored country this year. Under the theme of “Harnessing the Power of Innovation and Creativity,” prominent U.S. companies will exhibit and showcase ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Press Releases
Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC June 5, 2018 Good morning everyone, it’s really great to see a lot of friends in the audience and I appreciate you all being here today. I’d like to thank Heritage Foundation for inviting me to speak today. I ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 8 June, 2018 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Policy, Speeches, U.S. Policy
| Tags: Heritage Foundation
(As prepared for delivery) Mr. President, Ministers, Honored Guests – Good evening and Welcome! Tonight we celebrate the two hundred and forty-second anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Thank you for joining us. We often celebrate Independence Day early because of the July heat. While Mother Nature hasn’t been nice ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 5 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Independence Day
At the invitation of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus Minister of Defense Savvas Angelides, accompanied by Ambassador Kathleen Doherty, visited the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Harry S Truman in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday. The Chief of the National Guard Lieutenant General Ilias Leontaris, Ministry of Defense and Foreign ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 19 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: #AmbDoherty, Ambassador, Minister of Defence, USS Harry Truman
The U.S. Department of the Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea had several meetings today with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. The purpose of Assistant Secretary Billingslea’s trip was to enhance cooperation between the United States and Cyprus to ensure that Cyprus has a strong and healthy financial sector. In a series of meetings with Foreign Minister Christodoulides, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 4 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Thank you all for being here. I’m very happy to be here in Cyprus. As most of you know, I had a good conversation earlier with Mr. Anastasiades and just now a very warm and extended conversation with Mr. Akinci in which we exchanged views. I expressed our support for resumption of talks and look ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Assistant Secretary Mitchell
I had a very warm and engaging conversation with President Anastasiades. It was important for me, on one of my first trips in this role, to come to Cyprus. I reiterated to the President our appreciation for the strategic partnership that we have with the Republic of Cyprus. I also reiterated our desire to see ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Assistant Secretary Mitchell
(As prepared for delivery) Good morning and welcome. I’m glad there is a good turnout of journalists. Before I turn to the visit of the State Department’s Assistant Secretary Wess Mitchell and to policy issues, I would like to tell you about a series of fun events that highlight two things I care about – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Official Remarks, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Assistant Secretary Mitchel
February 21, 2018 First I wanted to congratulate the President on his re-election and also to convey the White House’s congratulations to the President. President Trump sent a letter of congratulations recently and we are very happy to see the results. We’ve had a very good discussion about all the events that are happening including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 21 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: President Anastasiades
The U.S. policy on Cyprus’s EEZ is longstanding and has not changed: the United States recognizes the right of the Republic of Cyprus to develop its resources in its Exclusive Economic Zone. We continue to believe the island’s oil and gas resources, like all of its resources, should be equitably shared between both communities in the context ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 13 February, 2018 | Topics:
Policy
| Tags: EEZ, Oil and Gas Exploration
Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, SOTU
Tuesday, November 28 It is great to be here at the University of Cyprus today. I’d like to give recognition to my good friend Rector Christofides for hosting the event and the other local sponsors for supporting it. I am particularly glad to see the Hellenic Initiative taking an active role in Cyprus—their important work ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Education, Entrepreneurship, Innovation
Published on November 26, 2017 Violence against women is a global scourge. One in three women worldwide will be beaten, coerced into sex, or abused in her lifetime, according to the World Health Organization. At least 30 percent of these women will experience this violence at the hands of an intimate partner or relative. These ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 27 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, Op-Eds
The New U.S. Administration: Balancing New Foreign Policy Priorities How Is Europe Affected? November 2, 2017 I would like to thank John Peet, political editor of the Economist, and the Summit’s organizers, particularly John Georgoulas and his team, for the invitation to speak today. It’s an honor to share the stage with such distinguished co-panelists ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. Policy
| Tags: Economist
Washington, DC September 30, 2017 Please pass my best wishes and those of the American people to the people of Cyprus as you celebrate the 57th anniversary of your independence. Cyprus is a strategic partner in the fight against terrorism, violent extremism, and the proliferation of dangerous weapons, as well as strengthening stability and democracy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Official Remarks, Press Releases
| Tags: Cyprus Independence Day, Rex Tillerson
Chateau Status September 20, 2017 (As prepared for delivery) I really enjoyed your fabulous presentations, and am happy to hear that each one of you found your time in the United States to be so rewarding. Whenever I meet with you it gives me new hope that Cyprus can be reunified and can take full ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Speeches, Study in the U.S.
September 14, 2017 I am very pleased to be here to offer my congratulations and that of the U.S. government to CVAR for winning the Europa Nostra Grand Prix for Education, Training and Awareness-Raising for 2017. While the United States is a relatively young country, we have a great respect for cultural heritage, which we ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Official Remarks, Speeches
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC September 14, 2017 The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a groundbreaking $25 million award to the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery for transformational programs around the world to reduce the prevalence of modern slavery – also known as human trafficking. We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: Rex Tillerson, TIP, Trafficking
August 23, 2017 The last time I spoke to you here in Cyprus, I—and many others—expressed cautious optimism about the coming twelve months, and we had a very engaged administration with Vice President Biden and Secretary of State Kerry who were very involved and helped the talks proceed. I am actually happy to say that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 24 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Diaspora
The United States welcomes the announcement that the leaders and relevant stakeholders will meet in Geneva this month to discuss the remaining steps to reunify the island as a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation. Based on the considerable progress made by the Cypriot leaders, we continue to believe this is the best chance in decades for Cypriots ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 6 June, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Embassy Cyprus May 25, 2017 Mr. President, we are honored to have you here tonight. Ministers, Excellencies, Eminences, friends, good evening! Welcome to the U.S. Embassy on this beautiful and surprisingly cool night as we celebrate the two hundred and forty-first anniversary of America’s independence. We are happy to share this holiday with our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events
| Tags: #AmbDoherty, Independence Day, Reception
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC May 23, 2017 Our hearts go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones and to those injured in the attack in Manchester, U.K. While it is too early to determine those responsible for this atrocity, we are working closely with the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories we would not otherwise hear. They are the guardians of democratic values and ideals. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: Press Freedom, Rex Tillerson
New York, March 22, 2017 Thank you, Nicholas. Mr. President, ministers, Ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen, friends, good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here and a particular honor to share the stage with President Anastasiades. I would like to thank the organizers of Capital Link for hosting this forum and including me. I would ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Official Remarks, Press Releases
| Tags: Capital Link, Cyprus, Energy, Investment
(English text) “Last year, 22 Cypriots started their undergraduate degrees in the U.S. They received over $2 million in scholarships from U.S. universities.” In the year and a half that I have been the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, I have travelled all over the island. No matter where I go—visiting historical sites, hiking in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 11 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Study in the U.S.
| Tags: EducationUSA, StudyUSA Cyprus
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) and the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia co-organized a ceremony in Limassol on November 29, 2016 to recognize shipping companies participating in the U.S. Coast Guard’s voluntary AMVER program. AMVER, which stands for Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue, is a mutual assistance program for craft in distress on the high seas. AMVER ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador, AMVER, Awards
There have been widespread press reports this week that Cyprus has been added to the Visa Waiver Program. These reports are false. While progress continues to be made, Cyprus has not yet met all of the threshold requirements for admission to the program. Cypriots wishing to travel to the United States still require a visa. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Cyprus, Visa Waiver Program, Visas
| Tags: consular, visa, VWP
Good morning everyone. I stayed up all night as I think many of you did. The night is still continuing, since we don’t have final results; but probably will within an hour or so. Right now it looks like the presumptive winner will be Donald Trump but we still don’t know, it’s still a little ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: #AmbDoherty, Donald J. Trump, Elections
We’ve had a very good round of consultations today. We are going to go up to the north again now. I just wanted to say that the U.S. is extremely supportive of the Cypriot-led process. We come as a friend of the process and a supporter, but it is very much led by these leaders. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 13 October, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. & Cyprus, U.S. Policy
| Tags: Victoria Nuland
Good evening, everybody. Again, it has been a really interesting day here in the island. I am very grateful to the leaders for being so generous with their time. Just to reiterate that we were enormously impressed with the very, very hard work that has been going on now to try to come to a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 13 October, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. & Cyprus, U.S. Policy
| Tags: Akinci, Victoria Nuland
Good evening. Kalispera sas. Thank you very much, Xenia, for your introduction. AKTI has done a great job protecting the environment in Cyprus and helping create opportunities for women entrepreneurs. It is a pleasure to be here today to support AKTI’s “Show Her She Can” project, which was funded through a U.S. government grant. Green ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 29 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Speeches
| Tags: Green Cluster
On the fifteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Ambassador Doherty spoke to Dimitra Molyva of Ant1 television, sharing her personal memories of that day. Transcript: Dimitra Molyva: It’s the fifteenth anniversary of the terrible terrorist attacks in the U.S. at the twin towers and the pentagon. Where were you at that time? ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 11 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Ant1, Interview, September 11, TV
Join our Delegation to Solar Power International: North America’s Premier Business-to-Business Event for Professionals in Solar Energy and Related Fields The American Embassy in Nicosia is organizing a delegation to attend the annual Solar Power International conference (SPI) in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 12 – 15, 2016. An International Buyer Program (IBP) event, SPI covers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 6 July, 2016 | Topics:
Business, Environment, Press Releases
| Tags: Delegation, Solar Power International
Good morning – kalimera sas … Thank you very much Andy Manatos, for your introduction. It is a pleasure to be here today and to welcome you back to Nicosia. There is much to talk about, so in the few minutes I have, I will share with you what is happening here on the ground, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 28 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador, Kathleen Doherty, PSEKA
Mr. President… Ministers, Your Excellencies, Eminences, friends – Good evening! Welcome to the U.S. Embassy on this beautiful night as we celebrate the two hundred and fortieth anniversary of America’s independence! However, before we start our celebration, I would like to take a moment to express our sadness for all the lives lost in Orlando, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 14 June, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Independence Day, July 4
U.S. Commercial Opportunities in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean in a Post Solution Environment Thank you, Ambassador Doherty, for your introduction. Let me also thank Mr. Pilides and Mr. Toros for hosting this event and for your leadership of the Cypriot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, respectively. Ladies ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 26 May, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Policy
| Tags: Commerce Dept
Nicosia, CYPRUS – Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Ken Hyatt wrapped up his visit to Cyprus today by highlighting the economic benefits of potential reunification as a bizonal, bicommunal federation during a keynote address at a joint event co-hosted by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 26 May, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Commerce Dept
A U.S. Congressional Delegation led by Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), which includes Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Representative Gus Billirakis (R-FL), and Representative Randy Weber (R-TX), will visit Cyprus May 28-29, 2016. The purpose of the visit is to evaluate efforts to support a reunified Cyprus, examine aspects of a potentially unified Cypriot economy, strengthen cooperation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 26 May, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Congress, Delegation
The Embassy of the United States of America announces the visit of Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Victoria Nuland, from April 19-20, 2016. Assistant Secretary Nuland will be accompanied by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Southern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean Affairs, Amanda Sloat. Assistant Secretary Nuland is looking forward to returning to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 18 April, 2016 | Topics:
Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Cyprus
| Tags: Victoria Nuland
Good evening Minister Lakkotrypis, Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen. I’m happy to be here this evening to discuss a challenging and important topic: the recent changes to our Iran sanctions policy and what those changes mean for businesses here in Cyprus. These changes are the direct result of one of the major diplomatic achievements of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 28 March, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, Speeches
| Tags: AmCham, Iran
The Embassy of the United States of America announces the visit to Cyprus of Special Representative for Religion and Global Affairs Shaun Casey from March 5 through 10, 2016. Special Representative Casey will be in Cyprus to meet with religious leaders, including Archbishop Chrysostomos, Mufti Atalay, Maronite Archbishop Yousef Soueif, the Latin Vicar of Cyprus ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 4 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
By Ambassador Doherty (English text) “E pluribus unum.” “Out of Many, One.” Originally, this 13-letter motto that is stamped on all U.S. coins and dollars referred to the coming together of 13 states to form one federated country. Today, the motto has come to mean that out of many peoples, races, religions, languages, and ancestries, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 28 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
The USS Mount Whitney, flagship of the United States’ Navy’s Sixth Fleet, will visit Cyprus beginning February 26, 2016. The ship will be in the Port of Limassol while the U.S. Navy and the Republic of Cyprus’ Ministry of Defense and civil defense authorities build on their enduring partnership and prepare for a search and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 25 February, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Rotary Club of Nicosia Thank you so much for today’s invitation, and a particular thanks to your Chairman Dicran Ouzounian and to Ambassador Markides for the warm welcome. These are troubling times. Rarely in past decades have we seen so many conflicts splitting apart countries and, leaving in their wake, millions killed and displaced. This ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 4 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Near East & North Africa, U.S. & Cyprus, U.S. Policy
| Tags: Eastern Mediterranean, Syria
Imagine three women anywhere in the world: a celebrity, a family member, or a friend. Research indicates one of these three women will experience gender-based violence in her lifetime. But that doesn’t mean we can’t do something to stop it. A comprehensive
2014 study showed 33% of women in EU countries have also experienced physical and/or sexual ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 10 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Remarks attributed to Ambassador Kathleen A. Doherty at the Embassy’s annual reception in north Nicosia on November 5 are false. Neither the American Ambassador, nor any other American diplomat present, made any statement regarding the Turkish military. The U.S. Embassy rejects in the strongest terms the false attribution and incorrect reporting by the media. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 9 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen… I am pleased so many could attend this evening. Tonight’s reception is an occasion for new friendships, new partnerships. I look forward to getting to know all of you. A little bit about me – I am from New York City, and have lived in some of the great large ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 5 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Remarks by Ambassador Doherty at The Economist Conference, Hilton Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus It is great to be here with you today. I would like to thank The Economist for inviting me to address you at the 11th Cyprus Summit. As some of you know, I have been in Cyprus just about a month now. To represent ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 3 November, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador
Your Excellencies, Your Grace(s), Ladies and Gentlemen… It is a pleasure to be here with you tonight in this incredible setting and for such a happy occasion. Our cultural heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes that we inherit from past generations, from those that came before us. At the same time, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 27 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Hilton Park Hotel, Nicosia Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen… I would like to thank the American Chamber of Commerce in Cyprus, Baker Tilly, Deloitte, KPMG, NCR, PWC, Transparency International Cyprus, Cyprus International Institute of Management, and everyone who contributed time and resources to make this event possible. As many of you know, I have just ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 8 October, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Hello everybody. We had a very good session with Mr. Akinci. As I said coming out of my previous meeting, we are hopeful; both leaders we see making courageous decisions for peace, thinking about their people, thinking about the future of this island. We also had a really good strategic conversation about the importance—not just ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 15 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Policy
Thank you, I’m very happy to be here today. I just had a really productive meeting with President Anastasiades. I’m looking forward to going to see Mr. Akinci later in the day. The United States is really encouraged by the hard work that both leaders are doing for peace now; very encouraged by the reports ...
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By U.S. Embassy Nicosia | 15 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Policy
