New Cyprus Government Spokesman assumes duties

New Government Spokesman Vassilis Palmas said on Monday it was an honour to take over the office from Christodoulos Pashiardis, who enjoyed special appreciation for his ethos, abilities and character in general.

Speaking during a ceremony to assume his new duties, Palmas noted that as Government Spokesman he could not be an endless source of information but would make very effort to support the media on a daily basis.

Palmas wished Pashiardis every success in his new position as Minister of Defence and expressed certainty that he would meet the demands of his new duties.

Pashiardis said he was sure the journalists would have a closer, friendlier and more effective cooperation with the new Government Spokesman, whose virtues include ethos and courtesy.

Referring to the media, Pashiardis thanked them for their cooperation for the period of about a year that he held the position of Government Spokesman.

Pashiardis thanked Yiannakis Solomou, Director of the Press and Information Office (PIO), and the staff of the PIO for their valuable help and the work they perform.

Solomou noted Pashiardis carried out his duties in a responsible manner, with competence and humour, and expressed certainty that both Pashiardis and Palmas would respond to their new duties with exceptional efficiency.