The President of the Republic Demetris Christofias on Monday held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador of France in Nicosia Jean-Marc Rives.
Speaking to the press after the meeting, the Ambassador said that he had an excellent relation with the Cypriot authorities throughout the years and thanked the President and the people of Cyprus for their hospitality.
He went on to say that France and Cyprus have excellent relations in political, cultural, bilateral and European level and there is cooperation in the framework of the UN and the EU, regarding the Cyprus problem and other issues.
Rives also referred to the foundation of the Cypriot-French School to operate this September, noting the determination and the support of the President and the Government.
According to French Ambassador, the past two years France has hosted museum exhibitions about Cyprus, which have attracted 75.000 people.
He also said that during Cyprus’ EU Presidency, a huge exhibition on Cyprus culture and civilization will take place in Louvre Museum.
