For another year, the Cyprus Forum is organised by Oxygen for Democracy in collaboration with the Delphi Economic Forum and the University of Cyprus, today, October 3, and tomorrow, October 4, in Nicosia.
More than 200 speakers, including political officials, technocrats, academics, representatives of organisations, research centres, and civil society from Cyprus and abroad, will participate in discussions at the 5th Cyprus Forum.
A total of 64 hours of discussions will take place, covering topics such as Democracy and the Rule of Law, Foreign Policy, Economy, Social Issues, Peacekeeping, Sustainability, and Technology and Innovation.
The conference will be held at the Old Nicosia Town Hall and the Ledra Palace Hotel.
In his address, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, during the opening ceremony at the Old Nicosia Town Hall, stated “ It is with great pleasure that I am participating once again in the Cyprus Forum, which, over the course of its five years of operation, has managed not only to establish itself as an institution but, more importantly, as a high-level gathering that addresses critical and timely issues concerning citizens in Cyprus, Europe, and internationally.
The President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, emphasized that.” Today, we are going through a period where everything is being questioned, including democratic values themselves. Our response must be to further reinforce the democratic and legislative framework so that we can properly uphold the principles of justice, the rule of law, the legal order, and our own integrity.”
The Executive Chairman of the Cyprus Forum, Nikolas Kyriakides, in his address, mentioned “In a world facing geopolitical tensions, social inequalities, and escalating uncertainty, the need for strong, fair, and transparent institutions has never been more urgent. These institutions serve as the foundation upon which societies that promote peace and prosperity for all can be built. UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 calls on us to strengthen our institutions, ensure equal access to justice, and work towards more peaceful societies.
The 5th Cyprus Forum is once again collaborating closely this year with scientific partners (knowledge partners) from Cyprus and abroad, such as the European Policy Centre, ELIAMEP, the Cyprus Economic Society, the Atlantic Council, the Cyprus Center for European and International Affairs, the PRIO Cyprus Centre, the Eastern Mediterranean Project at Oxford, the World Bank, the EU Tax Observatory, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, and others, who have shaped the content of the conference.
For more information on the detailed agenda, visit the official website: https://2024.cyprusforum.cy/.
To watch the conference live on both days, visit the link: https://2024.cyprusforum.cy/live-streaming/
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