President Nikos Christodoulides and a bipartisan delegation of four US Congress members stressed the importance of the steadily strengthening strategic relationship between Cyprus and the United States during a meeting held on Saturday at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.
According to a written statement by Deputy Government Spokesman Yiannis Antoniou, the US lawmakers Nathaniel Moran, Jim Costa, Brendan Boyle and Craig Goldman, are visiting Cyprus to participate in the 91st Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue, taking place on June 19-20.
Cyprob and Middle East
During the meeting, both sides stressed the importance of further advancing the upgraded bilateral relationship within the framework of the strategic dialogue between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States.
President Christodoulides also referred to Cyprus’ efforts to further strengthen transatlantic relations, noting that this is one of the key priorities of the country’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
"Discussions focused on Cyprus-US cooperation in the fields of energy, investment, defence and security. The two sides also reviewed developments in the Cyprus problem, the situation in the Middle East, and a range of regional and international issues," Antoniou said.
The US Congress members, he added, praised the role of the Republic of Cyprus in promoting security and stability in the wider region.
Strengthening relations
In a post on X following the meeting, President Christodoulides described the talks as a “great exchange” with a bipartisan delegation of US Congressmen on the “strong and ever-growing Cyprus-US strategic relationship, the enduring importance of the transatlantic partnership, and developments in our region.”
He added that, together with Representatives Nate Moran, Jim Costa, Brendan Boyle and Craig Goldman, they “reaffirmed our shared commitment to further strengthen the Cyprus-US partnership and deepen cooperation on shared priorities.”
Source: CNA
