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German Deputy Minister Reaffirms Full Support for Cyprus

Published March 3, 2026, 14:08

The German Minister of State for European Affairs, Gunther Krichbaum, expressed Germany's and the EU's full support and solidarity with Cyprus, given recent developments in the Middle East, during his meeting with the President of the House of Representatives, Annita Dimitriou. The meeting reaffirmed the close friendship and cooperation between Cyprus and Germany, based on shared values and a common European identity. President Dimitriou expressed her appreciation for Germany's longstanding support and emphasized the importance of European solidarity and coordination amid the crisis in the Middle East. She also praised Germany's leadership in addressing the challenges facing the EU and the need for peace and stability in the region. Mr. Krichbaum reiterated Germany's and the EU's support for Cyprus, emphasizing that Cyprus remains a pillar of stability and security in the region despite geopolitical uncertainty.