Vassiliou re-elected at head of UD

CYPRUS’ EU negotiator George Vassiliou has been re-elected as leader of his United Democrats party.

Vassiliou was elected unopposed during a party conference on Sunday. Michalis Papapetrou was elected as deputy president.

Agriculture minister Costas Themistocleous retained his post as general secretary of the party.

“The United Democrats are participating in the government to work for the good of the people and promote a consistent policy on the Cyprus question,” said a statement to close the conference.

During his conference speech, Vassiliou backed the government’s demilitarisation proposal and warned against any move which could spark a conflict.

The United Democrats hold two seats in the House, that of Vassiliou and his wife Androulla.

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