ArmInfo. The relations between Armenia and Cyprus have historical roots, and there was no shortage of warmth between the two peoples, and no.
This was the day before, when the delegation headed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Siluris took part, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated. "I am glad that our countries have common views on regional issues, and we attach great importance to the role of Cyprus in the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide, as well as the prevention and condemnation of genocides," said Nikol Pashinyan, whose words are cited by the press service of the Armenian government.
The Prime Minister highly appreciated the position of Cyprus and its support for the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs on the Karabakh settlement. Nikol Pashinyan stressed that the Armenian government is interested in further development of cooperation with Cyprus in the political, economic and social spheres, and attaches great importance to cooperation with Cyprus within the Armenia-EU relations. The President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his election to the post of prime minister and expressed confidence that cooperation between the two countries will receive a new impetus. "Be assured that we will assume the role of the representative of Armenia in the European Union and try to take measures to ratify the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and the process of liberalization of the visa regime," Demetris Siluris said. He called promising expansion of cooperation in the spheres of security, economy, education and culture and added that the Armenian community of Cyprus can contribute to this process. The President of the Chamber of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus considers it important to take steps aimed at strengthening business ties and expanding cooperation in this area.
The interlocutors stressed the need to develop tripartite cooperation between Armenia, Cyprus and Greece and expressed the hope that in the future the parties will continue to work actively in this direction. Nikol Pashinyan asked to send greetings to the President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis and to confirm the invitation to participate in the 17th summit of the Francophonie, which will be held in Yerevan this fall.
During the meeting, the interlocutors also touched upon a number of issues of mutual interest.