The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mrs Anita Demetriou received today the new Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus Mrs Fiona McKergow.
During the meeting, the close ties between Cyprus and Australia were reaffirmed and possible ways of further strengthening cooperation between the Parliaments of the two countries were discussed, with emphasis on the resumption of exchanges, which had been interrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, at various levels. Ms Demetriou made particular reference to the strong activity of the Cypriot diaspora in Australia as a link between the two countries.
Moreover, during the meeting, there was an exchange of views on issues of broader common interest. The Speaker expressed concern about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and its serious humanitarian and other consequences, particularly in the economic and energy sectors. The urgent need for enhanced collective action to tackle climate change was also underlined. Gender issues were also discussed, with particular reference to the significant increase in women's representation and leadership in politics. Ms McKergow briefed the Speaker on the results of the recent federal election in Australia, noting the significant increase in the number of women in the Federal Parliament.
(Text as sent from the House of Representatives)
Contents of this article including associated images are owned by PIO
Views & opinions expressed are those of the author and/or PIO
Source
