The participation of the President of the Republic in the two Summits of both the European Council and the EU-ASEAN in Brussels, as well as his bilateral meeting with the President of Slovakia, are the main activities included in President Anastasiades' programme for the coming week.
On Monday, at 12:45 p.m, President Anastasiades will meet with the President of Slovakia, Mrs Zuzana Čaputová. During the meeting, the President will express his deep appreciation for Slovakia's principled stance on the Cyprus problem and the country's commitment to respect for international law. President Anastasiades will brief the Slovak President on the consequences of the ongoing military occupation, as a result of the 1974 Turkish invasion, and Turkey's provocative actions in the enclosed city of Famagusta and in the Exclusive Economic Zone and territorial waters of the Republic of Cyprus. Cyprus and Slovakia maintain excellent relations, both bilaterally and multilaterally. Moreover, Slovakia participates in the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus and encourages and promotes dialogue between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parties.
At 6:30 p.m. on the same day, an event entitled "Cypriot Athlete's Day" will be held at the Presidential Palace. On Wednesday, 14 December, the President of the Republic will be in Brussels, where he will participate in the EU-ASEAN Summit, the main objective of which is to deepen political dialogue and further strengthen cooperation between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
On Wednesday, 14 December, the President of the Republic will be in Brussels, where he will participate in the EU-ASEAN Summit, the main objective of which is to deepen political dialogue and further strengthen cooperation between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
On Thursday, 15 December, the European Council Summit will take place, with the participation of the 27 leaders of the EU Member States and the Presidents of the European institutions. On the agenda of the upcoming Summit are, among others, the dramatic developments in Ukraine, energy and economic issues, issues related to the Union's external relations and defence and security, as well as the EU's relations with its southern neighbourhood partners.
On Friday, 16 December, at 8 p.m., he will attend the annual ball of the "Kormakitis" Association.
(PM/MX)
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