Cypriot President Dimetris Christofias’ pending visit to Australia later this month will be one of the key topics addressed at the annual national conference of the Federation of Cypriot Communities of Australia and New Zealand (PASEKA), which is being held this weekend in Darwin.
The conference began yesterday and was launched with a cocktail party by the Northern Territory Government at Parliament House. The conference will finish tomorrow with the Cypriot Community Club of Northern Territory hosting the business aspect of the conference.
Amongst others, High Commissioner of Cyprus in Canberra, Yannis Iacovou, will give an opening address.
While the usual issues will be discussed, the participants will focus on President Christofias’ upcoming visit to Australia.
A discussion on the various concerns and the future of education, the Greek language and Cypriot culture in Australia and New Zealand will be high on the agenda, with the aim being for Greek to be taught in all public schools.