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DISY and Government Align on Trump's Peace Council

Published February 16, 2026, 14:20

The President of DISY, Annita Dimitriou, expressed her agreement with the government regarding Cyprus's participation in Trump's Peace Council for Gaza, as an observer. Ms. Dimitriou emphasized that foreign policy issues require seriousness and responsibility, and that participation in international initiatives should not be dismissed outright. She criticized the position of AKEL, characterizing it as one-dimensional and detached from political realism. She stressed that Cyprus, as an EU member and a neighboring country in the region, has a role to play in international developments and that the government has a duty to inform political forces and society about its objectives.