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President Expresses Confidence in Tangible Results for Cypriot Presidency

Published January 15, 2026, 16:09
President Expresses Confidence in Tangible Results for Cypriot Presidency

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, expressed his confidence in achieving tangible results during the Cypriot Presidency of the European Union. This statement was made after the first session of the College of Commissioners in Cyprus, with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing the pivotal role of the Presidency. President Christodoulides presented the priorities of the Presidency, focusing on strengthening the EU's defense, security, and energy independence, as well as migration and social cohesion. Discussions also covered issues such as accession to the Schengen area and the Cyprus issue. The visit of von der Leyen and the Commissioners took place at the port of Limassol.