According to a statement, the Croatian Prime Minister, who is on an official visit to Cyprus, reaffirmed his country's principled positions on the Cyprus problem and stressed that Croatia stands in solidarity with Cyprus. Mr Plenkovic also referred to the ongoing debate on the "Future of Europe", where there was a convergence of views on various aspects.[/B]
The President of the Parliament expressed her appreciation for Croatia's principled stance on the Cyprus problem and stressed the will of the Greek Cypriot side to return to the negotiating table, with the main objective of the reunification of Cyprus.
In particular, Ms Demetriou referred to the flagrant violations of human rights as a result of the Turkish invasion and occupation and the Turkish provocations in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus, stressing, at the same time, the need to put pressure on Turkey to return to dialogue, which is the only way to find a solution to the Cyprus problem.
During the meeting, the importance of promoting relations between Cyprus and Croatia at the parliamentary level as well and the prospect of establishing respective Friendship Groups in the Parliaments of the two countries.
Finally, the situation with regard to the war in Ukraine and its implications, especially the humanitarian and refugee aspect and the questions arising for the management of the next day were discussed.
Mr. Plenkovic was accompanied by the Minister of Culture and Media Nina Obuljen Koržinek, the Ambassador of Croatia to Cyprus, based in Athens, Aleksandar Sunko, as well as other senior officials. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador of Cyprus to Croatia, based in Vienna, Elena Rafti.
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