The President Who Paved the Way

Cyprus bids farewell to George Vassiliou, one of its most significant Presidents and political leaders in modern history. Vassiliou is recognized as the President of modernization, democratic moderation, and a realistic vision for resolving the Cyprus issue. With the support of AKEL and other progressive forces, Vassiliou opened new paths for Cyprus, laying the foundations for its European course. He consistently served the values of peace, dialogue, and social progress. His political legacy includes the establishment of the University of Cyprus and his steadfast commitment to a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation solution, as well as the need for understanding between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. This approach remains relevant and important. George Vassiliou will be remembered in history as an honest, visionary, and deeply democratic leader who served the people and Cyprus with integrity and responsibility.