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Mitsotakis: George Vassiliou Paved the Way for Cyprus's European Course

Published January 14, 2026, 13:37

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his condolences on the death of former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, emphasizing his significant contribution to Cyprus's European path. Mitsotakis stated that Vassiliou initiated Cyprus's accession process to the European Union, which was later successfully completed. He also highlighted Vassiliou's commitment to the national issue, democracy, and progress, as well as the structural reforms he dared to implement during his term, such as the founding of the University of Cyprus. He described him as a patriot who sought realistic solutions to the Cyprus issue and a friend of Konstantinos Mitsotakis, sharing a common belief in reforms.