Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides Highlights Strengthening Ties with US and Major Energy Announcements
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the strong and growing bilateral relations between Cyprus and the United States, describing them as natural allies with deep common interests, especially in energy and defense. Speaking in an interview at the United Nations General Assembly, he highlighted the involvement of major US energy companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil in Cyprus’s exclusive economic zone and announced significant energy developments expected in early October that will deepen this strategic partnership.
Christodoulides also addressed the challenges posed by Turkey’s stance on the Cyprus conflict, noting that Turkey remains the main obstacle to a resolution, while all other countries in the region, including the US, cooperate closely with Cyprus. He praised the appointment of John Breslow as the new US ambassador and expressed optimism about increased defense cooperation following the lifting of the US arms embargo. The President underlined that US investments in Cyprus extend beyond defense and serve as a gateway to the broader European and Middle Eastern markets.
Further, Christodoulides discussed ongoing efforts to protect Christian minorities in the Middle East in partnership with the US and underscored Cyprus’s contributions during its EU presidency to bring the region closer to Europe. He stressed the importance of close US-EU cooperation on defense and energy issues amid a complex global landscape.
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