[PIO] The Speaker of the House of Representatives received the Ambassador of China to Cyprus

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Anita Demetriou, received today the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Cyprus, Mr Liu Yantao.

During the meeting, both sides underlined the excellent level of Cyprus-China relations, based on solidarity between the two countries on issues of common principles and the scope for their further deepening and development, especially after their upgrading to a Strategic Partnership.

The Speaker expressed special thanks for China's long-standing principled position, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, on the Cyprus problem and efforts to resolve it under the auspices of the UN Secretary General and in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Demetriou also underlined the firm position of the Republic of Cyprus on the respect of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and on the principle of "One China". Liu reaffirmed China's principled position in favour of achieving a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem on the basis of a bizonal bicommunal federation, as stipulated in the United Nations Resolutions on Cyprus, and underlined his country's readiness to provide all possible support in this direction. In particular with regard to the Turkish invitations and illegal actions in the enclave of Famagusta, the Chinese Ambassador reiterated his country's commitment to the relevant UN Resolutions. Liu also expressed sincere thanks for Cyprus' long-standing principled stance and support for the "One China" principle.

During the meeting, there was an exchange of views on issues of common and country-specific interest and an agreement to prioritize the course of bilateral relations and cooperation between Cyprus and China in various fields, including green and digital transition, tourism and culture. Particular emphasis was placed on increasing exchanges at various levels, especially between the House of Representatives and the National People's Congress of China at the highest level, as well as contacts at the level of the two peoples through various initiatives and actions, with Mrs Demetriou stressing the readiness of the House of Representatives to contribute in this context.

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