According to a statement by the Cyprus Presidency, “welcoming President Christodoulides, the Prime Minister Netanyahu He referred to the close relations of the two countries and said, among other things, that discussions would focus on cooperation in the political and diplomatic sectors, the economy and security. “
It is stated that ‘he added that the area is in great remodeling, and added that Cyprus and Israel As two democracies in the region they share common values and common interests, wanting to secure their future by increasing their well -being. “
He also emphasized the importance of IMEC in the area, and also referred to the successful Cyprus -Greece -Israeli trilateral cooperation, noting that he soon wishes to host Israel, a trilateral mechanism summit in Israel, the announcement continues.
He also stated that the attack that accepted the Ben Gurion Airport will not be left unanswered.
According to the Cyprus Presidency’s announcement, “for his part, President Christodoulides congratulated the Israeli prime minister on the country’s national anniversary and expressed solidarity on the recent fires faced by Israel.”
“Cyprus once again proved that it is a reliable and predictable neighbor,” the Cypriot president said, adding that Cyprus is ready to support its friends in time, “he said.
He added that the two countries maintain excellent relations, but they must be much more in cooperation in the areas of defense, exchange of information, trade, tourism.
It is added that he noted that their discussions will also focus on the situation in the region, on trilateral partnerships, and in bilateral relations, as well as on the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency in the EU.
President Christodoulides expressed his deep emotion on the issue of hostages and reiterated the position of the Republic of Cyprus for their immediate liberation, the statement concludes.