A delegation of diplomatic service candidates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, on a working mission to Cyprus, visited the House of Representatives.
According to today’s press release by the Parliament, MP Nicos Tornaritis, head of the Cypriot delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, received the delegation on behalf of the President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou.
It is noted that in welcoming the delegation, Tornaritis first referred to the role and responsibilities of the House of Representatives and the important action it develops at the international and regional level. He also noted that diplomacy is the tip of the spear of foreign policy and underlined the added value of parliamentary diplomacy to achieve strategic goals.
It is added that Tornaritis emphasised that Greece and Cyprus are linked by fraternal ties and expressed the deep gratitude of the Republic of Cyprus for the continuous and unwavering support of Greece in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, on the basis of international law and its relevant UN resolutions.
The MP highlighted the growing importance of the Eastern Mediterranean region, in light of the multifaceted effects of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the tectonic geopolitical changes taking place worldwide, the statement said.
A discussion followed, during which Tornaritis replied to questions, the announcement concludes.
Source: Cyprus News Agency