The European Council in Brussels, a National Council meeting and a meeting with the Earl of Wessex are some of the activities in next week’s schedule of Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades.
According to a written statement by the Director of the President’s Press Office, Andreas Iosif, on Monday, June 20, President Anastasiades will meet in the morning with representatives of the sheep and goat farmers, about the production of halloumi.
A meeting of the National Council will follow at 10:30, it is reported. 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, the statement said.
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 is to 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.
A meeting of the Council of Ministers will follow at 10:30.
At 7 pm, President Anastasiades will deliver a speech and inaugurate the Ayia Napa Marina.
On Wednesday, 22 June, the President of the Republic will depart for Brussels to participate in the European Council, whose agenda includes Ukraine, economic issues and the future of Europe.
On the sidelines of the European Council, President Anastasiades will have the opportunity to meet with foreign leaders and discuss issues of common interest. He will also have the opportunity to brief his counterparts on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue.
President Anastasiades is to return to Cyprus on Friday evening.
Source: Cyprus News Agency