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The
President of the Republic met with the Earl and Countess of Wessex |
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The President of the Republic
Mr Nicos Anastasiades and Ms Andri Anastasiades welcomed today, at the
Presidential Palace, the Earl of Wessex Prince Edward and Countess of Wessex
Sophie. At the official welcoming ceremony, a military guard paid honours, the National Anthems of the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom were performed, and then the Earl of Wessex laid a wreath at the Monument of Archbishop Makarios III. Later on, the President and Ms
Anastasiades met with the Earl and the Countess of Wessex at the President’s
Office. Welcoming the Royal couple, the
President said, among other things, that the Cyprus-UK bilateral relations
constantly improve and evolve, noting that today's meeting is an opportunity
to evaluate the level of bilateral relations. He added that the bilateral
relations are based on strong bonds, underlying the fact that hundreds of
thousands of Cypriots reside in the UK, while thousands of Britons reside in
Cyprus, many of them following their retirement. He also noted that Cyprus is
a favorite tourist destination for the people of the United Kingdom. The President added that there
is a will for further enhancement of cooperation between the two countries in
all fields. Concluding, President
Anastasiades congratulated the Royal couple on their 23rd wedding
anniversary, celebrated on 19 June. (RM/NG/SCH) |
