Limassol, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday that the priority following the recently reached agreement between the United States and Iran is to ensure its implementation, describing it as crucial for regional stability.
Agreement and regional stability
Speaking while attending a graduation ceremony at the Cyprus University of Technology, also known as Tepak, Christodoulides welcomed the agreement and said its successful implementation would be essential for stability in the region.
“It is important that there is an agreement, we certainly welcome it,” he said. “The most important thing is to ensure the implementation of this agreement.”
Conversation with Lebanese president
Christodoulides said he had spoken by telephone with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun while travelling to Limassol, adding that Lebanon remains an important part of the regional picture, particularly in relation to the actions of Iran and Israel.
“You understand an important aspect of the agreement is Lebanon and the actions of both Iran and Israel towards Lebanon, and it is important and this is where we need to focus,” he said.
Discussion at EU level
He added that the issue would be discussed by European leaders during meetings in Brussels on Thursday, with attention focused on safeguarding the commitments made under the agreement.
Christodoulides said Cyprus welcomes the development both as a neighbouring state and in its capacity as the country holding the EU Council presidency.
Request for Cyprus support
Asked whether Aoun had expressed concerns that commitments affecting Lebanon may not be respected, Christodoulides said the Lebanese president had requested Cyprus’ support in helping to secure implementation.
He said Aoun asked for the assistance of Cyprus, both as holder of the EU Council presidency and as a country maintaining dialogue with all parties involved, “to do everything we can within the framework of our capabilities so as to ensure the implementation of what has been agreed.”
