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President to new ambassadors: We rely on your support on the Cyprus issue

Published February 10, 2026, 12:35

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, during the reception of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners, stressed the importance of international support for achieving a peaceful settlement of the Cyprus issue, based on UN Security Council resolutions and EU law. He expressed his gratitude for the position of their countries regarding the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus, recognizing the difficulties faced by Cypriots due to the occupation and division. He specifically referred to Argentina, paying tribute to the Argentine soldiers who served in the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. He also expressed his desire to deepen cooperation with Indonesia in various fields.