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President Christodoulides Welcomed at the European Parliament

Published January 20, 2026, 10:34
President Christodoulides Welcomed at the European Parliament

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, was officially welcomed by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in Strasbourg. The welcome ceremony included the playing of the Cypriot national anthem and the “Ode to Joy”. This was followed by a bilateral meeting and then broader discussions between the two leaders. President Christodoulides addressed the plenary session of the European Parliament, presenting the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. The President's delegation included the Government Spokesman, the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, the Director of the Press Office, the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the EU, and other officials.