QNA
Nicosia
President of Cyprus Dr. Nikos Christodoulides has praised Qatar’s important and pivotal role, under the leadership of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in supporting efforts to promote calm and de-escalation, in addition to strengthening dialogue in the region.
The Cyprus president renewed his country’s condemnation of the attacks that targeted Qatar as well as other Gulf and Arab states stressing that such actions are unlawful and that the rules of international law must be respected.
The president made the remarks during his attendance of a luncheon hosted by Ambassador of Qatar to Cyprus HE Yousef Sultan Laram, in the presence of a lineup of Cypriot officials and ambassadors and heads of Arab diplomatic missions accredited in Cyprus.
He affirmed that his country continues to exert the necessary efforts to contribute to de-escalation and promote stability in the region.Regional developments have a direct impact on Cyprus due to its geographic location and its close ties to the Middle East, he noted.
He expressed hope that the current crisis would be overcome as soon as possible in a manner that advances security, stability, and cooperation among the peoples of the region.
President Christodoulides emphasised the importance of continuing cooperation between Qatar and Cyprus, as well as strengthening communication among relevant authorities and increasing high-level bilateral visits.
Enhancing relations among the European Union (EU) and the countries of the Middle East and the Arab world is one of the main priorities of Cyprus’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, he said.
In turn, the ambassador of Qatar to Cyprus expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the president for his country’s supportive stances and solidarity with Qatar regarding the attacks that targeted its territory.He also commended the efforts of the president in strengthening ties between Qatar, Gulf Cooperation Council states, and Arab states on the one hand, and the EU on the other.