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28-03-2024 12:15
Statement by the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, upon arrival today at the ceremony of signing a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Social Welfare Services and the local authorities, replied to a journalist’s question regarding news about the humanitarian aid corridor. President Christodoulides said: "I was specifically briefed by US military officials when I recently had a meeting about the creation of the port there. The target is May 1, but based on the information I have receiv...
27-03-2024 14:54
The President of the Republic met with the President of Estonia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, met today at the Presidential Palace with the President of Estonia, Mr Alar Karis, who is paying an official visit to Cyprus.President Karis and his spouse arrived at the Presidential Palace this morning and were welcomed by President Christodoulides and his spouse, while a military guard paid honours. Following the performance of the national anthems of the two countries, President Karis laid a wreath at the monument of Archbishop Mak...
26-03-2024 13:46
The Republic of Cyprus and the United States of America announce Justice System Cooperation to enhance Cypriot capabilities to counter iIllicit finance
In response to a request from President Christodoulides to further empower the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) to counter illicit finance, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with support from the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and Embassy Nicosia have established direct cooperation with ROC law enforcement entities to enhance capacity in identifying and prosecuting financial crimes...
21-03-2024 16:30
Statements by the President of the Republic at the European Council Summit
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, upon arrival at the European Council Summit in Brussels, said:“You understand that the situation in the Middle East is the topic which is expected to dominate the discussions on the occasion of the presence of the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) in Brussels. I hope that today it will finally be possible to reach conclusions that will underline the European Union's (EU) common position on the need for a ceasefire, as well as on ...
20-03-2024 18:28
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, “20 years after accession – A vision of the Europe we aspire to”, in Bruges
It is an honour to be standing before you today as the first President of Cyprus to be visiting this historic academic institution in the magnificent city of Bruges. It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to address Europe’s youth and, by definition, Europe’s future. I wish to extend special thanks to the newly formed Cypriot Society of the College for inviting me to speak during the College’s Cypriot national week. Since there is only five of you for now, as I am certain this commun...
17-03-2024 18:58
Statement to the Media by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Summit for a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt
I am delighted to join Ursula and my colleagues (Giorgia, Karl, Kyriakos and Alexander) here in Cairo, and I would like to wholeheartedly thank President Sisi for the warm hospitality as always. Each time I come to Cairo, it is like coming home.It is also a great honor to be part of such a historic day. A day that marks the launch of the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between the European Union (EU) and the Arab Republic of Egypt. Thank you, Ursula, for leading the way and deliverin...
16-03-2024 14:46
Statements by the President of the Republic on the humanitarian aid corridor to Gaza
“The first ship has started to return and we are ready to send the second ship with humanitarian aid to Gaza,” the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said today. In his statements to journalists, at Vasilikos, and in response to a journalist’s remark that Cyprus is in the global spotlight because of the “Amalthea” initiative, the President of the Republic replied, “I am glad. It is an initiative of Cyprus. It is not my initiative. It is an initiative of our country and I a...
16-03-2024 14:14
Statements by the President of the Republic on his meeting with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy on Cyprus
“We continue to work together with Ms Holguín to achieve the aim of resuming the talks,” said the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, today. In his statements to journalists, upon arrival at the facilites of the LNG terminal in Vasilikos, when asked about his meeting with the personal envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, earlier today at the Presidential Palace, the President of the Republic responded, “I had a very ...
15-03-2024 21:36
Photo Album - PoR – “Every Woman and a Story – Women Symbols of Cyprus” event
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, addresses the “Every Woman and a Story – Women Symbols of Cyprus” event, organised by the Office of the Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing and Internally Displaced Persons of the Presidency of the Republic and the Municipality of Strovolos, in the framework of the commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion and in view of the International Women’s Day, at the Strovolos Municipal Theatre, Lefkosia.
15-03-2024 21:21
Statements by the President of the Republic
“Our aim is to increase the volume of humanitarian aid to Gaza even further,” said the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, yesterday. He also mentioned that he will be in Egypt on Sunday, where he will participate in a Summit together with the President of Egypt, the President of the European Commission and heads of European Union (EU) member states.In his statements to journalists, upon his arrival at the “Women Symbols of Cyprus” event, in response to a journalist’s remark...
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