Christodoulides condemns Jordan church attack in call with King Abdullah II
President Nikos Christodoulides expressed Cyprus’ solidarity with Jordan and offered condolences following the terrorist attack on St George’s Greek Orthodox Church.
Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides condemned Saturday the terrorist attack targeting St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan’s Karak region, according to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis. In a telephone call with King Abdullah II, he expressed solidarity with Jordan on behalf of Cyprus.
Condolences and support
In his written statement, Letymbiotis said the president offered sincere condolences for the attack’s victims on behalf of Cyprus’ government and people.
Christodoulides forcefully denounced the targeting of innocent people in a place of worship and reiterated Cyprus’ steadfast support for the Jordanian people and their country, the spokesman said.
Shared principles and bilateral cooperation
According to Letymbiotis, both leaders affirmed their commitment to safeguarding religious freedom, upholding the sanctity of human life and encouraging peaceful coexistence.
They said violence and intolerance must not be allowed to erode the values and principles underpinning regional stability and peace.
The spokesman added that Christodoulides renewed Cyprus’ commitment to deepening its close relationship and cooperation with Jordan. The president highlighted mutual trust, challenges shared by both countries and a common vision of a peaceful, secure and stable region as the foundations of their bilateral ties.
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