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04-04-2018 13:43
The President of the Republic receives Tony Blair
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, at the Presidential Palace, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr Tony Blair. After the meeting, Mr Blair told reporters that he had an excellent meeting with the President, adding that they “discussed issues concerning Cyprus and the region and also the strong ties between our two countries and the importance of keeping those ties in a very good condition. The Cypriot community is hugely respected in the UK...
30-03-2018 15:44
Elizabeth Spehar to host informal leaders’ meeting on April 16
Announcement by the Secretary-General’s Good Mission Office in Cyprus notes the following:“Today, the Deputy Special Advisor of the Secretary-General (DSASG) on Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar has been in contact with the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr Nicos Anastasiades and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı.Both leaders have agreed to an informal meeting hosted by Ms. Spehar at the Chief of Mission’s residence in the buffer zone on 16th April at 7 p.m.” (ML)
27-03-2018 11:38
Keynote speech by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the 9th Mediterranean Oil and Gas Forum
From the outset, I would like to sincerely thank the Organisers of the event, the US energy stream, for providing me with the opportunity to briefly outline the hydrocarbons development strategy of the Republic of Cyprus to such a distinguished audience.At the same time, I would like to warmly welcome to Cyprus all delegates who have joined us from abroad.As experts in your fields, you have first-hand knowledge of our pursued strategy in developing the Republic’s hydrocarbons sector, based ...
23-03-2018 10:29
European Council conclusions on the Western Balkans and actions by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea on 22 March 2018
The European Council on 22 March 2018 adopted conclusions on the Western Balkans and actions by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea as follows: “Western Balkans8. Against the background of the Commission Communication of 6 February 2018, the European Council:• looks forward to the EU-Western Balkans Summit to be held in Sofia on 17 May 2018, which is expected to focus on reaffirming the European perspective of the region, launching concrete and visible initiatives to im...
20-03-2018 12:42
The President of the Republic in Brussels
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, will leave tomorrow morning for Brussels, where he will participate in the proceedings of the European Council that will take place on 22 and 23 March.In Brussels, the President will also participate in the Meeting of the European Popular Party, which will take place on the sidelines of the European Council.The President of the Republic will be accompanied to Brussels by the Government Spokesman, Mr Prodromos Prodromou, and other officia...
16-03-2018 13:57
The President of the Republic received the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs
The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades received today, at the Presidential Palace, the United States’ Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Mr Wess Mitchell.After the meeting, Mr Mitchell told reporters that “I had a very warm and engaging conversation with President Anastasiades and it was important for me, on one of my first trips in this role, to come to Cyprus. And I reiterated to the President our appreciation for this strategic partnership that we ...
09-03-2018 21:37
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Cyprus Shipping Chamber Annual dinner
It is with great pleasure that I attend once again the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s Official Dinner. This event is now established as an annual tradition, which provides an opportunity to further enrich the relations between the representatives of the Cyprus Shipping Industry on the one hand, and Government State and business officials on the other.This year, constitutes a historic moment for Cyprus Shipping, since this important sector has now its own dedicated Deputy Minister responsible for ...
06-03-2018 11:09
The President of the Republic receives the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Togo
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Togo to the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Calixte Batossie Madjoulba.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Madjoulba, speaking in French, said:“Excellence Monsieur le Président, A l’initiative conjointe de Votre Excellence et du Président de la République Togolaise Son Excellence Monsieur Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, la Républi...
06-03-2018 10:52
The President of the Republic received the credentials of the Ambassador of Peru
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the credentials of the Ambassador of Peru to the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Luis Iberico Nunez.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Nunez, said:“lt is with great pleasure and honor that today I present the Letters of Credence that accredit me as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Peru to the Republic of Cyprus. I also avail myself of the occasion,...
06-03-2018 10:31
The President of the Republic received the credentials of the Ambassador of Colombia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, at a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the credentials of the Ambassador of Colombia to the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Juan Rafael Mesa Zuleta.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Zuleta, speaking in Spanish, said:“Excelentísimo señor Presidente:Para mí es un honor representar al gobierno de Colombia, en cabeza del Presidente Juan Manuel Santos, ante la República de Chipre. Esta designación la acepte con el comp...
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