Heads of the Republic`s diplomatic missions abroad were briefed last week by President Nicos Anastasiades and Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides on the Conference on Cyprus, that took place in Crans-Montana in early July, Switzerland, and subsequent developments.
The Foreign Ministry’s annual conference with the diplomats heading the missions of the Republic of Cyprus was held in Nicosia, on July 27 and 28, according to a press release circulated today by PIO.
In separate meetings with Minister Kasoulides and the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alexandros Zenon, participants also discussed the pillars of Cyprus’ foreign policy, laying particular emphasis on its European dimension, Brexit, migration and EU-Turkey relations, as well as relations with third countries.
A meeting was also held in the presence of the President and the members of the House Foreign and European Affairs Committee, during which they discussed ways to enhance parliamentary diplomacy. A seminar was held for the first time, in cooperation with competent Ministries and institutions, focusing on Economic and Public Diplomacy.
UN-peace talks at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana commenced on June 28. In the early hours of July 7 it was announced that the Conference on Cyprus ended without an agreement.
The talks, held under the auspices of the UN, aim at reuniting Cyprus under a federal roof. The island remains divided since the 1974 Turkish invasion.