50th Anniversary Congressional Commemoration of the Invasion of Cyprus Hosted by AHI on Capitol Hill In Conjunction with Hellenic Caucus

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(L-R) AHI Foundation Chairman Leon Andris, AHI Foundation Board Member John Alahouzos, Congressional Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Ambassador of The Republic of Cyprus to the United States Evangelos Savva, Ambassador of Greece to the United States Ekaterini Nassika, and AHI President Nick Larigakis. 50th Anniversary Congressional Commemoration of the Invasion of the Republic of Cyprus Hosted by AHI on Capitol Hill In Conjunction with Hellenic Caucus WASHINGTON, DC — On September 12, 2024, the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted the 50th Anniversary Congressional Commemoration of the Invasion of the Republic of Cyprus held in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues.

AHI President Nick Larigakis moderating the event. The Ambassador of The Republic of Cyprus to the United States, Evangelos Savva, the Ambassador of Greece to the United States, Ekaterini Nassika, and Members of Congress gathered to convey their reflections on Turkey’s illegal invasion of the Republic of Cyprus in 1974 and the ongoing occupation of the country. .  The event was moderated by AHI president, Nick Larigakis, and organized with the assistance of AHI’s legislative director, Alexander Christofor.President Larigakis thanked the attendees for their words of support and expressed his gratitude to the 16 Members of Congress who participated through providing remarks, issuing written statements, or sending staff to attend in their place. Larigakis also spoke on the ongoing struggle of the people of the Republic of Cyprus, who for half a century have endured an illegal occupation by Turkey, along with massive violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms. A special thanks was given by President Larigakis to the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), for their cooperation and their support of the event.  Ambassador of The Republic of Cyprus to the United States Evangelos Savva providing remarks on the 50th anniversary of the invasion of the Republic of Cyprus.   Ambassador of Greece to the United States Ekaterini Nassika providing remarks on the 50th anniversary of the invasion of the Republic of Cyprus. The forum featured as speakers (in order of appearance): U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI), U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes, U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA), U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). Statements on the anniversary were provided by U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY). Congressional staff attended on behalf of U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH), U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), U.S. Rep. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA).

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