WASHINGTON, DC – The American Hellenic (AHI) in conjunction with Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Rep Chris Pappas (D-NH), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, invite the Greek-American Community and friends of Cyprus to the ‘Congressional Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Invasion of the Republic of Cyprus’ on Thursday, September 12, 8:30 to 10:30 AM at 2045 Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.

Guests must RSVP by September 8 by contacting Alexander Christofor, AHI Legislative Director at 202-785-8430 or [email protected].

According to its website, americanhellenicinstitute.org, “the American Hellenic Institute is an independent non-profit Greek American public policy center and think tank that works to promote the interests of the United States in Greece, Cyprus, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Southeast Europe, along with advocating issues important to the Greek American community.”

The website continues: “From our Hellenic House headquarters, just steps from the White House, AHI’s professional staff works with legislators, the Department of State, the diplomatic corps, and educational institutions to advance the interests of the U.S. Through our deep understanding and knowledge of regional history and related policies, we serve as a leading voice within the Greek American community. With our advocacy, newsletters, conferences, seminars, and publications, we serve as a resource to policymakers, stakeholders, and our network of supporters by providing them with the information necessary to effectively implement foreign policy.”