The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades and his wife Mrs Andri Anastasiades received today, at the Presidential Palace, the Earl of Wessex Edward and his wife Countess Sophie of Wessex.
After the official welcoming ceremony during which a military procession paid tribute, and the playing of the National Anthems of Cyprus and the United Kingdom, Count Edward laid a wreath at the statue of the National Lord Makarios III.
Subsequently, the President, his wife and the Earl and Countess of Wessex met at the Office of the President of the Republic.
Welcoming the Earl and Countess, President Anastasiades said that relations between the two countries are constantly strengthening and developing, noting that their meeting today will provide an opportunity to review bilateral relations between Cyprus and the United Kingdom.
He added that the bilateral relationship is based on strong ties, noting that hundreds of thousands of Cypriots live permanently in the United Kingdom, while thousands of Britons choose to reside in Cyprus after retirement, noting at the same time that Cyprus is a major tourist destination for the British.
He also said that there is a will to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in all areas.
Finally, he congratulated the royal couple on their 23rd wedding anniversary which was on June 19.
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