Cyprus Times

President of Cyprus: Cyprus Will Function as an 'EU Beacon in the Eastern Mediterranean'

Published January 7, 2026, 21:01
President of Cyprus: Cyprus Will Function as an 'EU Beacon in the Eastern Mediterranean'

Cyprus will function as a 'beacon of the European Union in the Eastern Mediterranean' during its Presidency of the Council of the EU, President Nikos Christodoulides stated at an official dinner. He emphasized Cyprus's ability to demonstrate resilience and collaborate to achieve tangible results, leveraging its long-standing relationships with countries in the Middle East and the Gulf. The dinner was attended by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa. President Christodoulides referred to Cypriot art as an expression of the pain of the Turkish invasion and the resilience of the Cypriot people, reaffirming Cyprus's commitment to an outward-looking and effective European Union.