U.S. senators meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia highlighted the strength of Cyprus–U.S. relations and described the Cypriot leader as an important partner at a critical moment for the region.
Christodoulides told the delegation that bilateral ties are at their “highest level” across all sectors, noting strong political will on both sides to deepen cooperation in defense, security and strategic dialogue. He also expressed satisfaction with the launch of the Cyprus–U.S. Strategic Dialogue and briefed the senators on his recent tour of U.S. states aimed at attracting investment.
The president said he plans to return to the United States later this year and expected discussions with the senators to focus on regional geopolitical developments, where Cyprus and the U.S. share common interests and challenges. He also underlined the importance of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the European Union, saying one of its priorities is to bring the EU and the U.S. closer together.
Christodoulides thanked Congress for its bipartisan support, saying there is “significant potential” for further cooperation between the two countries.
Sen. Jerry Moran, speaking on behalf of the delegation, emphasized Cyprus’ role as a reliable partner for U.S. national security and economic interests. He also pointed to Christodoulides’ leadership within the EU and Cyprus’ position as a bridge between East and West.
“We are fortunate that you are the President of the Republic of Cyprus at this time — perhaps at any time,” Moran said.