President of a Council of Europe Congress to visit Cyprus

President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the CoE Giovanni di Stasi arrives Wednesday for an official visit to Cyprus.

During his stay, di Stasi, who will be accompanied by a delegation, will ascertain the situation in Cyprus as regards Local Authorities and how Turkish Cypriot local representatives can take part in the Congress’ deliberations.

Currently, the Turkish Cypriot local representatives take part in the Congress on an ad hoc basis.

A statement by the Union of Cyprus Municipalities stressed that the UCM’s position is that Turkish Cypriots should continue to take part in the Congress on an ad hoc basis.

D Stasi will meet with Minister of Interior Andreas Christou, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, President of the UCM Demetris Kontides, President of the Union of Cyprus Communities George Iacovou and Head of the Cypriot Delegation to the Congress Michael Zampelas.

He will be escorted by General Secretary of the Congress Ulrich Bohner and member of the Congress’ Presidency Ian Micallef. (CNA)