An event was hosted in New York on Thursday to celebrate Cyprus` Presidency of the EU and the country`s 52nd anniversary of independence.

 The event, held at the Lincoln Center, was attended by President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy, heads of state and government, ministers, and members of the diplomatic corps, among others.

 The whole event was organised by the Cyprus Federation of America in cooperation with the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the UN, and included a banquet and a recital by renowned Cypriot pianist Cyprien Katsaris, the New York Archbishopric children`s choir, contralto Constantinos Yiannoudes and 14-year-old tenor George Ioannou.

 Congratulating them, President Christofias said all the songs spoke about Cyprus.

 Speaking at the event, Barroso said Cyprus has invested much in a successful Presidency of the EU and a stronger Europe. Van Rompuy referred to his friendship with President Christofias and said he would refrain from any political statements.

 After the event, President Christofias departed from New York.

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