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The restoration of the Hamidiye mosque will send a \u201ctangible and positive message\u201d<\/strong>, the United Nations\u2019 senior political affairs officer on Cyprus, Philippe Baudin said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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He said the completion of restoration works will \u201ccontribute to the further consolidation of Lefkara as an important site for tourism.\u201d
\nIn addition, he said, \u201cit sends a tangible and positive message to the rest of the island and beyond,\u201d adding that the Bicommunal technical committee for cultural heritage (TCCH) \u201ccontributes greatly to the creation of a climate of trust and a spirit of peace throughout the island<\/strong>.\u201d
\nThe United Nations Development Project\u2019s Cyprus head Jakhongir Khaydarov concurred, saying \u201cthe successful completion of the conservation work of the Hamidiye mosque marks a pivotal moment in our targeted mission to preserve Cyprus\u2019 priceless cultural heritage.
\n\u201cIn honouring this achievement, we underscore the fundamental importance of upholding the basic principles of the United Nations.\u201d
\nHe also reaffirmed \u201cour unwavering commitment to the promotion of cultural preservation as a necessary pillar of sustainable development, the promotion of lasting peace, and the assurance of stability for future generations, both in Cyprus and across the world<\/strong>.\u201d
\nThe TCCH\u2019s Turkish Cypriot co-chairman Ali Tuncay said, \u201con an island an in a region where historical narratives have often been fraught with tension and suffering, this joint effort not only breathes new life into cultural heritage sites, but also promotes trust, understanding, and confidence among Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots.
\n\u201cMoreover, this joint effort not only restores material structures, but sows seeds of goodwill and mutual respect which go beyond bricks and mortar.\u201d
\nTuncay\u2019s Greek Cypriot counterpart Sotos Ktoris said the mosque\u2019s restoration \u201chighlights our deep conviction that Cyprus\u2019 monuments should not be seen as discord and rivalry but as priceless and irrefutable testimonies of our common cultural heritage; as a legacy which belongs to all Cypriots<\/strong>.\u201d
\n\u201cThe effort to save Cyprus\u2019 monuments, with the aim of preserving them for future generations, contributes positively to the cultivation of a climate of trust, mutual respect, and understanding between the two communities,\u201d he said.
\nThe restoration works were carried out with funding from the European Union and technical support from the United Nations Development Programme.
\nThe mosque that currently sits on the site was constructed in the early 20th century, though a mosque had previously existed on the same site.
\nThe original mosque had been built between 1835 and 1883 and was demolished in 1987 to pave way for the construction of the current structure<\/strong>. It was in use until 1963 when the village\u2019s population migrated to Kofinou amid the outbreak of violence on the island.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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