27/02/2015

We seek through the strengthening of the relations between Cyprus and Russia to create the conditions that will allow many areas to have peace and stability, and toward this goal we will cooperate, without paying attention as to who is reacting or may have other concerns, said, today, the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at a meeting he had in St. Petersburg with the Vice-Governor of the city, Mr Alexander Govorunov.

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26/02/2015

The visit to Moscow has been absolutely successful, said today the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, expressing his full satisfaction with the results of his meetings in Moscow. Speaking at a press conference, which took place at the Russian News Agency TASS in Moscow, where he earlier had lunch with chief editors from the major Russian media, the President of the Republic characterized his visit to Russia as one of his most important visits, and expressed his gratitude for the multifaceted support of the Russian Federation in the efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, as well as on issues related to the Cyprus economy.

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26/02/2015

“Some fundamental aspects of Cyprus - Russia relations” First of all, I would like to thank all of you for being here today and express my gratitude, in particular to Rector Torkunov, for his kind invitation. I have to admit that I am truly moved to be given the opportunity to address such an eclectic audience, at an academic institution that represents the epitome of educational excellence in the field of international relations in the Russian Federation, and proudly holds a plethora of awards and merits, boasting an outstanding record of alumni with pioneering positions in international decision making.

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25/02/2015

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and the President of the Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir Putin, gave today, in Moscow, a joint press conference. After the opening statements the two Presidents responded to questions posed by journalists. In response to a question on the importance of the defense and energy agreements signed, in view of the sensitivity and prospects of the Eastern Mediterranean region, President Putin said: “As I said earlier, the friendly relations between our countries are not aimed against anyone; our goal is to implement our national objectives for the good of our people, and our cooperation does not harm anyone.

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25/02/2015

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and the President of the Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir Putin, gave today a joint Press Conference, in Moscow. In his opening statement President Putin, speaking through an interpreter, said that “our negotiations with the President of the Republic of Cyprus took place in a constructive and positive atmosphere. In August of this year, 55 years will be completed since the day that diplomatic relations were established between our countries. The Russian-Cypriot relations were always friendly and mutually beneficial. Today’s meeting fully confirmed it.

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25/02/2015

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, met today, in Moscow, with the President of the Russian Government, Mr Dmitry Medvedev. During the meeting, Mr Medvedev said that this August marks 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Russian Federation. Moreover, he referred to his official visit to Cyprus in 2010, during which a significant number of bilateral agreements was signed, and noted that he has “sincere impressions” from that visit. He added that other important agreements between the two countries are expected to be signed today.

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25/02/2015

Cyprus is the most reliable voice for Russia within the EU, said the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, who met today in Moscow with the President of the State Duma, Mr Sergey Naryshkin, in the framework of his official visit to Russia. During the meeting, Mr Naryshkin, speaking through an interpreter, referred to the traditional bonds between Russia and Cyprus and added that “our countries approach various modern international issues in a similar way and they have great cooperation in international organizations. And Russia contributes in this cooperation with its firm position on the Cyprus problem.

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24/02/2015

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, departs this afternoon for Russia where he will pay an official visit between 24 and 27 February, during which he will hold a series of meetings in Moscow and St Petersburg. Tomorrow the President will have official meetings in Moscow with the President of the Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Government, Mr Dmitry Medvedev, and the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Mr Sergey Naryshkin.

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18/02/2015

The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation between 24 and 27 February, during which he will hold a series of meetings in Moscow and St Petersburg. During his stay in Moscow the President will have official meetings with the President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Government Mr Dmitry Medvedev and the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Mr Sergey Naryshkin.

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