President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to meet British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer in London on Monday, in the first bilateral meeting since the latter’s election.
The Cyprus issue, bilateral relations, regional matters and developments in the Middle East are the main issues the two leaders will discuss, according to a written statement issued by Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
Letymbiotis said the meeting is of particular importance “as it comes at a time when relations between the two countries have been significantly strengthened and have entered a new constructive trajectory.”
The meeting between the two leaders is set to take place at 4.45pm GMT and will be followed by expanded talks.
Among topics on the agenda are Cyprus’ important contribution to humanitarian aid in the region through the Amalthea sea corridor and the Estia plan, and the crucial close coordination between Cyprus and the UK, which enabled the missions, Letymbiotis said.
Christodoulides will brief the British PM on the MED9 Summit held in Cyprus on 11 October, attended by the King of Jordan, during which possible actions to de-escalate the crisis were discussed.
Additionally, Christodoulides will discuss the latest developments in the Cyprus problem, in view of the joint meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, planned for October 15, at UN Headquarters.
Initiatives taken by the Republic since the assumption of office by the present administration towards the resumption of negotiations will be presented, as well as the outcome of the meeting with the UNSG at the UN general assembly.
Letymbiotis, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna, and Director of the President’s Diplomatic Office Doros Venezis will accompany the president on his visit to London.
After the meeting, Christodoulides will depart for New York and the joint Greek and Turkish Cypriot meeting with the UNSG.
