The close ties between Cyprus and Australia were confirmed at a meeting on Friday between Speaker of the House of Representatives Anita Demetriou and the new Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus Fiona McKergow.
According to a statement by the House of Representatives, the meeting also discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries, with emphasis on the resumption of exchanges, which had been interrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, at various levels.
Mrs Demetriou made particular reference to the strong activity of the Cypriot Diaspora in Australia as a link between the two countries.
During the meeting, there was also an exchange of views on issues of broader common interest.
The Speaker expressed concern about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and its serious humanitarian and other consequences, particularly in the economic and energy sectors. The urgent need for enhanced collective action to tackle climate change was also underlined.
Gender issues were also discussed, with particular reference to the significant increase in women's representation and leadership in politics. Ms McKergow briefed the Speaker on the results of the recent federal elections in Australia, noting the significant increase of women in the Federal Parliament.
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