Cyprus President to chair National Council, he will also meet with the Earl of Wessex

The National Council will convene on Monday under the President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, to discuss the Cyprus issue and economic developments.

According to a press release by the President’s Press Office, the Council is set to start at 10:30am (local time) and the agenda includes the Cyprus issue and the latest developments, as per the latest threats and provocations by Turkey, the inflationary pressures as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the implementation of the “Cyprus – Tomorrow” Plan and drawing EU funds from the Recovery and Sustainability Facility.

On Monday evening, President Anastasiades will attend the welcoming ceremony of the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward and Countess of Wessex, Sophie, at the residence of the High Commissioner of the UK. The President, who will address the event, will also have a private meeting with the couple.

On Tuesday morning, President Anastasiades and the First Lady will receive the Earl and Countess of Wessex at the Presidential Palace, where President Anastasiades will inform them about the latest developments in the Cyprus issue, the positions of the Greek Cypriot side and his proposals for confidence-building measures. He will also reiterate the readiness and the will of the Greek Cypriot side for the resumption of the negotiation process for the settlement of the Cyprus problem.

President Anastasiades and the Earl of Wessex are also expected to exchange views on bilateral relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom.

Source: Cyprus News Agency