Talks between the President of the Republic are underway at the Presidential Palace, Nicos Anastasiades and the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrei Plenkovic, who is making the first official visit of a Croatian Prime Minister to Cyprus.
At 9 a.m. the official welcoming ceremony for Mr. Plenkovic took place at the Presidential Palace. Upon his arrival, the Croatian Prime Minister was received in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace by President Anastasiades. The Croatian and Cypriot national anthems were played by the Police Philharmonic Orchestra, while a National Guard troop paid tribute.
The Croatian Prime Minister then laid a wreath at the statue of Archbishop Makarios, and Anastasiades and Plenkovic introduced the Croatian delegation to each other.
They then marched to the entrance of the Presidential Palace, where a red carpet was laid, and shook hands in front of the entrance of the building, which they then entered.
According to the schedule of the visit, Anastasiades and Plenković have a private meeting followed by extended consultations with the participation of the members of the two countries' delegations.
The two leaders will make statements after the conclusion of their talks.
Later, Mr. Plenkovic will have a meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament, Anita Demetriou.
Last night President Anastasiades hosted a dinner in honour of the Croatian Prime Minister.
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