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Cyprus Secures First Success of EU Presidency with Mercosur Agreement

Published January 19, 2026, 09:20
Cyprus Secures First Success of EU Presidency with Mercosur Agreement

Despite the prevailing climate due to the recent video and various ulterior motives, the Cypriot Presidency of the EU has already achieved its first success: the conclusion of the Mercosur agreement. This agreement, which was reached just days after Cyprus assumed the Presidency, is credited to Cyprus by European Institutions. This success is considered significant as it offers substantial benefits to Cyprus, rather than merely temporary, small-scale political gains. The completion of the Mercosur agreement represents an important step for trade relations between the European Union and Latin American countries. The Cypriot Presidency of the EU has set a goal to promote the interests of Cyprus and the European Union in various areas. The success with the Mercosur agreement is a positive indication of Cyprus's ability to play a meaningful role in the EU. The Mercosur agreement is expected to have significant economic implications for the participating countries, as it will facilitate trade and investment between them.