Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides following Christodoulides’s discussions with US President Joe Biden. The talks highlighted US support for a sustainable solution to the Cyprus issue, strengthening Cyprus’s and Greece’s strategic ties with Washington as they work toward regional stability.
Tag: US-Cyprus Relations
During a meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden expressed optimism about the possibility of a reunified Cyprus founded on a bizonal, bicommunal federation. He assured President Nikos Christodoulides of the United States’ full support in achieving this goal. President Christodoulides, in turn, highlighted the importance of US assistance in recommencing negotiations aligned with United Nations Security Council resolutions and rooted in shared democratic values and human rights principles.
Analysts believe this new era of cooperation could have significant ripple effects throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. With tensions simmering between Greece and Turkey, Cyprus’s role as a neutral but strategically located partner becomes even more crucial. The U.S. might leverage this partnership to foster regional dialogue and stability.