The Russian Foreign Minister is coming to Cyprus for talks with the Government

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The Republic of Russia and the Republic of Cyprus have completed 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations. In view of this, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ioannis Kasoulides and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov exchanged congratulatory letters yesterday.

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The forthcoming visit of the Russian Foreign Minister to Nicosia is considered to be the best end of this year, which can be considered a milestone in the course of bilateral relations.

"The friendly relations established immediately after the independence of the Republic of Cyprus," the Russian Foreign Minister said in a letter, "have gained momentum in recent years and continue to develop in various fields for the benefit of both peoples."

Cypriots and Russians, he continues, are traditionally linked by close ties, which are a solid basis for further deepening and expanding cooperation at international and bilateral level. In his letter, Mr. Kasoulides notes the vital importance of the "unwavering support of the Russian Federation in the struggle of the Republic of Cyprus for liberation from the consequences of the invasion and occupation and the reunification of the country", and emphasizes the importance of the Russian community. living in Cyprus, in the further strengthening of contacts at the level of citizens.

Referring to the visit of the President of the Republic to Moscow last February and the signing of ten texts of bilateral agreements, which paved new fields for cooperation and development of bilateral relations, Mr. Kasoulidis referred to the visit of his Russian counterpart to Nicosia, which autumn, expressing the belief that this will be the best ending of this year, which can be considered a milestone in the course of bilateral relations.

Source: The Liberal