President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, met today with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens.

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed various topics, including the prospects of resuming negotiations for the resolution of the Cyprus issue, developments in the dialogue concerning Greek-Turkish relations, regional developments, and the issue of electrical interconnection between Cyprus and Greece.

Regarding the prospects for resuming negotiations, and with the upcoming trip of both leaders to New York next week for the 79th United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Week, they also discussed the meetings they will have with the UN Secretary-General and foreign leaders. President Christodoulides reaffirmed his complete readiness and political will to resume negotiations for the resolution of the Cyprus issue, based on UN resolutions and decisions, the principles and values of the EU, and building on the progress made in previous talks.

The two leaders also exchanged views on regional developments and agreed on the need to continue efforts to resolve the ongoing crises. At the same time, they emphasized the role of Cyprus and Greece as pillars of stability, security, and peace in the region.

Furthermore, President Christodoulides and Prime Minister Mitsotakis reaffirmed the mutual interest and political commitment of Cyprus and Greece to implement the high-strategic and economically significant project of electrical interconnection between the two countries.

President Christodoulides thoroughly informed the Greek Prime Minister about the relevant decision taken by the Cypriot Council of Ministers during its meeting on September 17, 2024. He also confirmed the political commitment of the Republic of Cyprus to participate in the project's share capital as soon as possible, following the completion of the due diligence study and the establishment of a special purpose company. Advanced consultations with third countries are already underway regarding this matter.