AHEPA was well represented at PSEKA’s 40th Annual Cyprus Conference last week in Washington D.C., displaying our unwavering support for a liberated Cyprus by co-sponsoring the conference. The PSEKA, the International Coordinating Committee of Justice for Cyprus, “remains (in) the pursuit of a just and viable solution to the Cyprus Problem, which will see the people of Cyprus free from the tyranny of an invading force – that of the Turkish Armed Forces – which occupies over 35% of its territory.”

Spanning three days, the conference began without a hitch, starting with an unforgettable briefing from the State Department. The following day, the group of lifelong Cypriot and Greek-American leaders met in the Capitol Building for discussions with important Congressmen and Senators, notably, House Majority and Minority leaders Steve Scalise and Hakeem Jeffries.

That evening, a distinguished crowd of Greek and Cypriot American organizations attended the conference banquet, taking time to honor the individual leaders for their outstanding accomplishments guiding the United States towards the policy of peace and freedom for the Cypriot people.

Attending the banquet on behalf of AHEPA was Supreme President Savas Tsivicos, Chairman of the Board Nicholas Karacostas, PSP, Vice Chairman George Horiates, PSP, Executive Director Basil Mossaidis, and Lieutenant Colonel Praxitelis N. Vamvakias.

At the banquet, Supreme President Tsivicos awarded Philip Chrsitopher, President of the PSEKA with the AHEPA Heroes Medal. This award is given to exceptional members of the Hellenic Community, honoring not only their commitment to their cause, but to the betterment of all Philhellenes.

The following day, the conference concluded with a panel on the future of American investments, focusing on the key importance of Cyprus for the future of Greek and American energy.