The excellent relations between Cyprus and the Philippines were mentioned today by the President of the Republic Mr.Nicos Anastasiades, who attended an event on the occasion of the 124th anniversary of Philippine Independence, held at the Panos Solomonides Municipal Cultural Centre in Limassol.
In his address at the event, the President of the Republic said, among other things, that he has feelings of immense respect and admiration for the Philippines and its people, reaffirming the excellent relations between the two countries which they have enjoyed since 1980 when they established diplomatic relations.
He added that "despite the geographical distance that separates our countries, Cyprus and the Philippines share a friendship based on deep roots and long-standing ties, always on the basis of their shared commitment to democratic values, multilateralism and respect for international law.
I take this opportunity to reiterate our willingness and readiness to further strengthen our bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas.
I also assure you that Cyprus remains a firm supporter of the advancement of EU-Philippines relations, believing that the Agreement reached in 2018 will strengthen the existing cooperation between the two sides in the political, social and economic fields."
He further said that through the years the two peoples and countries have formed strong bonds of friendship and close cooperation based on mutual understanding, noting that the active Filipino community in Cyprus is the largest foreign community in the island which enriches the cultural spectrum of the Cypriot society.
Finally, the President of the Republic stressed that both the Government and he personally "will always stand by your side and will continue to do our utmost to ensure that all Filipino nationals in Cyprus receive the support and assistance necessary to enjoy Cypriot hospitality".
(PM/SX)
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