Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides met a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers on Saturday, with talks focusing on the growing strategic relationship between Cyprus and the United States, as well as regional and international developments.
Meeting at the presidential palace
According to a statement by deputy government spokesman Yiannis Antoniou, the meeting took place at the presidential palace and included US representatives Nathaniel Moran, Jim Costa, Brendan Boyle and Craig Goldman.
The lawmakers were in Cyprus as part of the 91st Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue, held in Nicosia on June 19 and 20.
Focus on bilateral and transatlantic ties
During the meeting, both sides underlined the importance of further strengthening the upgraded bilateral relationship between Cyprus and the United States within the framework of the strategic dialogue between the two countries.
Christodoulides referred to Cyprus’ efforts to deepen transatlantic ties, describing this as one of the key priorities of the country’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Regional issues and cooperation
Antoniou said discussions focused on Cyprus-US cooperation in the fields of energy, investment, defence and security.
The two sides also reviewed developments in the Cyprus problem, the situation in the Middle East, and a range of regional and international issues.
According to the statement, the visiting lawmakers praised the role of the Republic of Cyprus in promoting security and stability in the wider region.
President’s statement and forum background
In a post on X after the meeting, Christodoulides described the talks as a “great exchange” with a bipartisan delegation of US Congressmen on the “strong and ever-growing Cyprus-US strategic relationship, the enduring importance of the transatlantic partnership and developments in our region.”
The Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue is an interparliamentary meeting between members of the European Parliament and members of the US Congress. It is typically held twice a year either in the United States or in the capital of the European city currently holding the EU Council presidency.