French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said Cyprus can count of France’s support in the efforts to find a lasting solution to the Cyprus problem.
Macron was talking after a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
“I know how much you are committed to find a lasting solution to the Cyprus problem,” the French President told Christodoulides. “You can count on Frances support in this matter.”
On his part, Christodoulides said that France is the only EU state that is also a permanent member of the UN Security Council, adding that Nicosia is heavily counting on France’s support in order to break the deadlock and resume the talks from where they left off.
“The EU can and must play an important role in the resumption of the talks, since it has all the necessary tools to break the deadlock,” Christodoulides said.
Both presidents praised the excellent bilateral relations between the countries, with Christodoulides that they can be strengthened even further, mainly in the defence and energy sectors.
In addition to the Cyprus problems, the two also discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and the flow of migrants in the Eastern Mediterranean area.
In the evening, the president will attend a dinner with members of the Cypriot community in Paris.
On Thursday, before departing for London for the coronation of King Charles along with the First Lady, Christodoulides will also meet with representatives of French oil giant Total, currently involved in drilling activities in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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