The leaders of the European Council bid farewell to President Nicos Anastasiades as well as Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Thursday night with a gift that is traditionally given to departing leaders, during the summit in Brussels.
In a tweet, the President of the European Council Charles Michel wrote: “Dear @AnastasiadesCY after almost ten years in this room, you are one of the most experienced members of the European Council.
“Thank you for all your work advancing the European project,” he continued, adding in Greek “a big thank you and heartfelt wishes for all the best!”
The traditional gifting took place during the dinner at the end of Thursday’s European Council.
Departing leaders receive a miniature sculpture of the oval of the Europa Building, where summits are held.
However, Anastasiades could return for a final extraordinary summit to be held on February 9-10 as the first round of elections for a new president will take place on February 5. The summit is expected to focus on issues of competitiveness and migration.
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