President Nikos Christodoulides expressed his satisfaction that his objective of linking EU-Turkey relations with the Cyprus issue was achieved at the special meeting of the European Council.
– The European Council reaffirmed its commitment to a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem within the framework of the United Nations and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
– The government of Cyprus achieved its goal of linking Euro-Turkish relations with the Cyprus problem.
– The EU is ready to play an active role in supporting the UN-led process for the Cyprus settlement talks.
– The European Council sent a powerful message to Turkey, urging constructive engagement in the Cyprus talks for progress in Euro-Turkish relations.
– The strategic discussion of Euro-Turkish relations was referred to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) following proposals made by Nicosia during the Council.
– President Nikos Christodoulides and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit Lebanon on May 2 to discuss a package of additional economic support, the details of which are still under discussion.