Cyprus to continue supporting Ukraine during its EU Council presidency – President Christodoulides
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides said this on Sunday ahead of his country assuming the EU Council presidency, Ukrinform reports.
“Our strong, unwavering support to Ukraine will continue, on all fronts. We will work decisively to strengthen our security and defence, our crisis preparedness, and effectively address migration in a comprehensive way,” he said.
According to Christodoulides, EU enlargement is a geostrategic necessity and an investment in Europe’s future.
“Together, we must continue to work for the reunification of Europe. The Cyprus Presidency will work diligently on advancing enlargement [of the bloc],” he emphasized.
The president added that Cyprus’s presidency of the EU Council will also focus on promoting and safeguarding core values: democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
As reported by Ukrinform, during a recent visit to Ukraine, President Christodoulides underscored the resilience of the Ukrainian people in resisting Russia’s criminal aggression and expressed Cyprus’s readiness to support Ukraine during its EU Council presidency.
