President of China Hu Jintao has reiterated his country’s constant support for achieving a just and viable solution in the Cyprus issue in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
According to an official press release issued on Monday, Hu was addressing Cyprus’ new ambassador to China Ioanna Malliotis during a ceremony in Beijing where she presented him with her credentials.
During a meeting after the ceremony he conveyed his warm greetings to President of the Republic Demetris Christofias referring to the 40 years of diplomatic relations the two countries have maintained and expressing the wish that they will continue their excellent cooperation in all areas.
It is further noted that Hu “reiterated his country’s constant support to finding a just and viable solution to the Cyprus issue, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions”. Referring to Cyprus’ EU Council rotating presidency due at the second half of 2012, Hu expressed his hope that the two countries cooperate to further deepen China – EU relations.