Christodoulides defends Cyprus Forum as platform for public dialogue
President Nikos Christodoulides praised the Cyprus Forum’s role in public dialogue but declined to comment on withdrawals from the event.
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday defended the Cyprus Forum as a successful platform for public dialogue, while declining to comment on controversy over withdrawals from the event in recent days.
Questions about withdrawals
Speaking on arrival at the conference on Tuesday morning, Christodoulides said questions about the reactions and withdrawals that preceded the event should be addressed to the organisers.
Support for public dialogue
“We are advocates of social liberalism, we are free people, we favour and want public dialogue,” he said.
Christodoulides described the Cyprus Forum as “a very successful platform in our country”, citing the participation of prominent speakers and delegates from Cyprus and abroad. He said the event contributes to efforts to encourage public and free dialogue in Cyprus.
“Through this exchange of views, we can all benefit,” he added.
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