Nicosia: Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos welcomed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, with his German counterpart writing in the visitors' book that 'in these difficult times, it is good to have Cyprus as a good friend and partner with shared values.'
According to Cyprus News Agency, Wadephul expressed that 'together we strive for peace and a strong Europe,' while thanking Cyprus for its 'responsible engagement' 'as a bridge to the Middle East and also as President of the Council of the EU.'
The two Ministers had a tªte- -tªte before embarking on bilateral consultations and are expected to talk to the press after their meeting.