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President Christodoulides Confident Cyprus Will Fulfill EU Presidency Obligations

Published January 6, 2026, 11:02
President Christodoulides Confident Cyprus Will Fulfill EU Presidency Obligations

President Nicos Christodoulides expressed his confidence that the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU will fully meet its obligations. Speaking at the Paphos Harbour, he referred to the official inauguration ceremony of the Presidency, describing it as a moment of national pride. He acknowledged that challenges are numerous, but expressed absolute certainty that Cyprus will fulfill its institutional duty. The main goal of the Cypriot Presidency is to strengthen the EU's autonomy and promote European integration, given the international developments.