Written statement by the Director of the Press Office of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Andreas Joseph Anastasiades' programme, contacts and meetings
The official visit to Cyprus of Prime Minister of Luxembourg,[/B] Savier Bettel, stands out in the programme of President of the Republic, Nicos Anastasiades, in the coming week.
The visit will take place on Thursday, 5 May. The President of the Republic and the Prime Minister of Luxembourg will discuss the latest developments regarding the war in Ukraine and the ongoing efforts to end hostilities, as well as a number of European issues, including the European Union's energy independence and migration. The meeting will also discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between small states at the European level.
Cyprus and Luxembourg enjoy excellent bilateral relations and during the meeting Anastasiades and Bettel are expected to exchange views with a view to finding ways to further deepen them.
President Anastasiades will brief the Prime Minister of Luxembourg on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue, the readiness of the Greek Cypriot side to resume the dialogue and the initiative taken to implement the Confidence Building Measures he has proposed.
He will underline the need for the EU to play a more substantive role.It will stress the need for Turkey to adopt the same constructive attitude as the Greek Cypriot side for the resumption of the negotiation process, avoiding the violation of the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus in the sea and putting an end to its actions in the enclosed area of Famagusta, in violation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
President Anastasiades will reiterate that the Republic of Cyprus remains committed to the UN Security Council resolutions, international law and the European acquis.
Also expected:
- On Monday, 2 May,[/B] at 9:30 am, at the Presidential Palace, the President of the Republic will receive the annual report of the Legislation Commissioner Louisa Christodoulides-Zanettou.
- On the same day at 10 am he will meet with a delegation of the Federation of Repatriated Cypriots.
- On Wednesday, 4 May, at 9 am, a meeting of the Council of Ministers is scheduled.
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