Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Nikos Christodoulides: Close cooperation between Greece and Cyprus on the Cyprus issue
The recent meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, took place in a spirit of close cooperation. The two leaders discussed current geopolitical developments in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region, placing particular emphasis on the Cyprus issue.
During his statements, Mr. Mitsotakis underscored that Greece stands practically by Cyprus's side. The Prime Minister stressed that international conditions are particularly critical, as "the drums of war are sounding loudly again" in the region, a fact that makes coordination between the two states essential.
For his part, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, pointed out the importance of the international dimension of the problem. According to Mr. Christodoulides, it is now understood by all European partners that the Cyprus issue is not just a local matter, but a European problem that requires a collective response.
The two leaders agreed to continue their efforts for the resumption of talks, with the goal of resolving the problem on the basis of United Nations resolutions. This meeting confirms the strong diplomatic relations between Athens and Nicosia during a period of intense challenges for security and stability in the region.