Cyprus president calls for initiative to end Middle East hostilities

Ayia Napa, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus is hoping for an initiative that will bring an end to hostilities in the Middle East. He spoke on Friday evening as he arrived for an event in Ayia Napa.

Monitoring developments

Christodoulides said authorities were following statements and developments as they unfolded.

Hope for a return to normality

He said he hoped an initiative would be taken, noting that discussions were under way, to end the difficult situation, terminate hostilities and return to normal conditions.

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