Cyprus Times

National Mission the EU Presidency, says the President – The 5 points that differentiate it

Published January 15, 2026, 06:07
National Mission the EU Presidency, says the President – The 5 points that differentiate it

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, described the Presidency of the Council of the EU as a national mission and priority for Cyprus. He emphasized that Cyprus has been systematically preparing for this Presidency for the past two years and that the entire Cabinet is involved in its coordination. President Christodoulides highlighted five points that differentiate the Cypriot Presidency: the fact that it is a national mission, the small size of Cyprus which facilitates avoiding national agendas, Cyprus's geographical location close to the Middle East, Cyprus's experience as a member state under occupation, and the government's clear European orientation. Additionally, the President stated that Cyprus is no longer a country focused on only one issue, but has broadened its goals within the EU.