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Cyprus Presidency Continues Work Amidst Middle East Crisis, President Assures

Published March 18, 2026, 20:08
Cyprus Presidency Continues Work Amidst Middle East Crisis, President Assures

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, assured from Brussels that the Cypriot Presidency continues its work despite the crisis in the Middle East. During a press conference at the Tripartite Social Summit, the President emphasized that daily life in Cyprus remains unchanged despite the worrying developments in the region. He highlighted Cyprus' dual role as a member state of the EU and a country in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, assuring that Cyprus is not part of the crisis. President Christodoulides expressed the expectation of countries in the region for the EU to take a leading role in de-escalating the crisis and thanked European countries for their support to Cyprus. Finally, he conveyed that Cyprus is a safe and stable hub for businesses, investments and tourism.