The Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, recognizing the critical importance of protecting religious freedoms and supporting minorities in the Middle East, has decided to appoint Thessalia Salina Siambos as the Special Representative of the Republic of Cyprus for Religious Freedoms and Protection of Minorities in the Middle East.

The proposed electrical interconnection between Cyprus and Greece represents a significant opportunity for Cyprus, both politically and in terms of energy independence, according to U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt.

Cyprus‘s regional and international footprint was mentioned by Cypriot President, Nikos Christodoulides, noting that positive announcements will soon be made regarding Cyprus-US bilateral cooperation in various areas. On his trip to Washington and his meeting with Joe Biden on Wednesday, Christodoulides said that official announcements are expected within the coming hours.