Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades will pay an official visit to Israel in November at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog.
In a written statement Government Spokesperson Marios Pelecanos said that Israel underlines that it will always support the Republic of Cyprus as it has proved to be a firm ally.
Pelecanos said that President Herzog will award President Anastasiades the Presidential Medal of Honour, which is the highest Israeli order awarded in exceptional cases, to the true friends of Israel.
President Anastasiades has accepted the invitation and the official visit will take place in November during which, issues of common interest will be reviewed with the aim to further strengthen bilateral relations, Pelekanos added.
Source: Cyprus News Agency