Nicosia:The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, has received a congratulatory message from United Nations Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres on the occasion of Cyprus's Independence Day.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the message highlighted the significance of National Days as opportunities for reflection on a nation's journey, its contributions to the international community, and its future aspirations. The Secretary-General also emphasized the importance of dialogue and solidarity in addressing global challenges.

Guterres noted the urgent tests the world faces, including ending wars, preventing new conflicts, addressing climate change, reducing inequalities, and managing powerful technologies responsibly. He stressed the need for renewed engagement and commitment to multilateral cooperation to ensure peace, security, the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals, and the upholding of human rights. He concluded by extending his best wishes to the people of Cyprus on their special day.