PROCLAMATION OF N. SAMPSON – 15/7/1974
Greek Cypriot People,
In the name of God and the people and following my honorable selection under the Armed Forces of our people, today I assume the Presidency of the Cyprus Republic.
All of you are familiar with the tragedies up to this day, which required the saving intervention of the soldiers of our country.
For this reason, I assume today my high duties with particular pride, convinced that the tried vessel of Cyprus will be guided to the port of mental unity and tranquility of the People and the Army.
Objectives of my Government:
1st Immediate restoration of law and order.
2nd Restoration of tranquility and order in the bosom of our Church.
3rd Directly dealing with the burning problems of all classes of our people through serious study and realistic policy.
4th Continuation of the process of resolving the Cyprus problem through enhanced intercommunal talks.
5th Our foreign policy will be based on friendship and cooperation with all states. Cyprus will remain non-aligned, offering friendship to all, but demanding respect from all.
6th Proclamation of free and fair elections as soon as possible, no later than a year, to give the right and the opportunity to every Greek of Cyprus to freely elect their Government.
Long live the Greek Cypriot people.
Long live the soldier children of Cyprus.
God is with us