[PIO] The President of the Republic received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece

A historic opportunity for a solution to the Cyprus problem, which is presented at the present juncture with the more active involvement of the EU, on the basis of the initiative of the President of the Republic, and the efforts of the UN, with the aim of resolving the Cyprus problem, was mentioned today by the Foreign Minister of Greece, Mr. George Gerapetritis, who was received by the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Christodoulides.

During their meeting this morning at the Presidential Palace, where the President of the Republic received the Greek Foreign Minister on his first official visit abroad since assuming office, President Christodoulides, welcoming Mr Gerapetritis, wished the Greek Foreign Minister every success in his new duties, expressing confidence that the cooperation between the two Governments "will continue and will be further strengthened".

He added that "there are common goals, common aspirations. Greece and Cyprus are pillars of stability in the region."

He also noted that the two countries are "distinguished by extroversion in their foreign policy, and are countries that provide solutions to problems instead of creating them through their behaviour". "I am sure that you will respond with great success, considering your entire career," the President said, addressing Mr. Gerapetritis.

For his part, the new Foreign Minister of Greece said: "these are indeed historic moments we are living in. The situation is quite strained regionally and internationally, the challenges are very great. We should, in the context of our common understanding and common understanding of the way in which our interests should be promoted, make sure that the Cyprus problem gets the just, viable solution that we all want.

I think this is another historic opportunity to try within the UN and the EU, which seems to be taking a more active role thanks to your personal efforts and the support of the Prime Minister of Greece. I think the times will show that it is a great challenge, but also a great opportunity."

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