President of the European Parliament arrives to Cyprus for an official visit

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, arrives on Thursday to Cyprus for an official visit, following an invitation by Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades. On Friday she will, among others, hold meetings with Anastasiades and the President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, and will address the House plenary.

Demetriou will welcome Metsola on Thursday in Larnaca. According to a Parliament press release, on Friday 9 September, the President of the European Parliament will have a meeting with Demetriou at the House of Representatives, followed by statements to the press, and then the President of the European Parliament will address a Special Session of the House Plenary, followed by a formal lunch in honour of Roberta Metsola.

Furthermore, it is noted that the President of the European Parliament and the President of the House of Representatives will participate in a debate with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot youth representatives at the University of Cyprus, organised by the European Parliament Office in Cyprus.

Finally, it is added that Metsola will visit the Famagusta Municipality Cultural Centre in Deryneia, where she will have a meeting with the Mayor and the Municipal Council of Famagusta Municipality, in the presence of Annita Demetriou.

Source: Cyprus News Agency