Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides held a telephone conversation with Hungary’s prime minister-elect Peter Magyar, inviting him for an official visit to Cyprus as both sides signalled intent to strengthen bilateral and European cooperation.
Invitation and planned visits
According to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, Christodoulides congratulated Magyar on his electoral victory and expressed “Cyprus’ readiness and his personal commitment to close and productive cooperation at a bilateral and European level.” Magyar invited Christodoulides to visit Hungary within the year, and the two agreed to maintain regular contact.
Briefing on European Council discussions
During the call, Christodoulides briefed Magyar on discussions and outcomes from the recent informal European Council. He referred to “important deliverables on key issues concerning the European Union and the wider region,” particularly as the bloc faces decisions affecting competitiveness, security and energy resilience.
EU priorities and areas of alignment
The briefing included references to the EU’s multiannual financial framework, energy pricing pressures and the mutual assistance clause under Article 42.7 of the Treaty on European Union. Both sides indicated alignment on advancing shared priorities within the EU framework, particularly in areas linked to economic stability and regional security.
Letymbiotis said the leaders agreed to remain in close contact “with the aim of further advancing shared European priorities and addressing common challenges facing the European Union.”
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