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The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Russian Federation Mr. Leonidas S. Markides presented on 6 March at a special ceremony in Yerevan his credentials to the President of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Serzh Sargsyan as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Armenia.

In congratulating the Ambassador for the assumption of his duties, the President of Armenia referred to the traditionally high level of relations between Cyprus and Armenia and stressed the importance of the continuous efforts in maintaining and enhancing the centuries-long warm and friendly ties between the Armenian and Cypriot people.

Ambassador Markides conveyed to the Armenian President greetings and best wishes on behalf of the President of the Republic Mr. Anastasiades and briefed him on the latest developments on the Cyprus problem as well as the recent provocative actions of Turkey in the EEZ of Cyprus.

Mr. Markides also had a thorough discussion with the Armenian President on issues relating to the political dialogue that exists between the two countries and the cooperation in the framework of international organizations. They also discussed the effective use of the existing legal framework for the further development of cooperation in various areas between Cyprus and Armenia, including the development of commercial ties and steps aimed at expanding cooperation in the fields of tourism and culture.

The Ambassador thanked President Sargsyan for his warm welcome and assured that he would do his utmost to promote even further the exemplary friendship and cooperation that exists in all areas of relations between Armenia and Cyprus.

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