The President of the Republic of Cyprus will hold meetings with the leaders of two states next week in Nicosia. Nicos Anastasiades, who will have a heavy schedule covering a variety of issues.
As the Director of the Press Office of the President of the Republic, Mr. Andreas Joseph, President Anastasiades' programme includes a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with whom they will discuss the latest developments on the Cyprus issue, the Turkish challenges and issues of common interest, such as Energy and Migration.[/B]
On Tuesday, 14 June, the President of the State of Palestine Mr. Mahmoud Abbas will pay an official visit to Cyprus.
During the bilateral consultations between President Anastasiades and President Abbas, the President of the Republic will stress that Cyprus will remain a firm supporter of the solution of the Palestinian issue, in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.
President Anastasiades will stress, inter alia, that the Republic of Cyprus is ready to work for the further deepening of bilateral relations in areas of common interest.
The Cyprus issue will certainly be on the agenda of the meeting between Presidents Anastasiades and Abbas. The President of the Republic will report on the efforts being made to end the Turkish occupation, on the Turkish provocations in Famagusta and in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as on the initiatives he has taken to resume negotiations with a view to finding a solution to the Cyprus problem in line with international law and the European acquis. In the evening of the same day, President Anastasiades will host an official dinner in honour of the President of the State of Palestine.
On Wednesday, 15 June, at 9:15 a.m., a Cabinet meeting will take place, followed at 10:30 a.m. by a meeting on the photocopying system. The meeting will be attended by the Ministers of Transport, Justice, the Deputy Minister of Innovation, the Chief of Police, representatives of the Legal Service and officials. At noon on the same day, President Anastasiades will be the keynote speaker at a lunch hosted by the French Ambassador in Nicosia for the EU Ambassadors accredited to Cyprus, on the occasion of the forthcoming conclusion of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union.At 7pm on the same day, President Anastasiades will address the inauguration and naming ceremony of the AEK Larnaca Academy Sports Centre.
On Thursday, 16 June, at 9:45am, President Anastasiades will chair a meeting with goat and sheep farmers. The meeting is part of the announced dialogue that the President of the Republic will have with the groups involved in the production of haloumi. At 11:30 in the morning, the President of the Republic will present the Cyprus Export Award 2020. In his speech, he is expected to refer to the Government's efforts to create a friendly economic environment that will contribute to Cyprus becoming an international business and service centre of the highest quality. He is also expected to refer to the catalytic role of digital transformation in enhancing the resilience of the economy. At 7pm on the same day, President Anastasiades will attend and address the event marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Cyprus Democratic Association of Teachers, Kindergarten Teachers and Special Educators PADED - Votoria.
On Friday, 17 June, at 11:00 am, President Anastasiades will receive the Prime Minister of Greece Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Palace.
Turkish provocativeness, as it is evolving, especially at the moment, in the enclosed area of Varosha, but also the unacceptable and provocative behaviour of Turkey in general, towards both Cyprus and Greece, as well as the revisionist positions that Turkey continues to put forward on the framework for a Cyprus solution, will be the focus of the President's meeting with the Prime Minister.
It is also expected to discuss what is happening in Ukraine and the consequences of the ongoing war.
The agenda also includes Migration, Energy issues, as well as other issues of common interest that have always guided the common policies of Cyprus and Greece and have established the two countries as pillars of stability and peace in the region.
At 7pm on the same day, the President will attend and address the DISY congress.
On Sunday, 19 June, at 10:00am, the President of the Republic will address the event for the 1st trip of the Cyprus - Greece passenger connection at the port of Limassol.
The Government has implemented its commitment to alternative connectivity between Cyprus and continental Europe by succeeding in restoring the Cyprus - Greece ferry service 21 years later.
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