President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated Cyprus’ principled position that no solution can be imposed on Ukraine, during a videoconference of the Coalition of the Willing on Tuesday afternoon, according to a written statement by Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
According to the Spokesperson, President Christodoulides participated in the Coalition of the Willing videoconference on Ukraine, which followed Monday’s ‘important’ European Council videoconference, also attended by the Cyprus President, ‘at a time when unity and strategic convergence within the European family are imperative.’
During the discussions, President Christodoulides noted that the Republic of Cyprus welcomes the heightened diplomatic engagement of the United States in efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, as well as Washington’s ongoing consultations with Ukraine and European partners, he notes.
‘President Christodoulides reiterated the Republic of Cyprus’ principled position that no solution can be imposed on Ukraine,’ the Spokesperson said. At the same time, he adds, ‘issues directly concerning the European Union must be the result of collective deliberation and institutional decision-making within the Union itself’.
He added that President Christodoulides reaffirmed Cyprus’ full respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, a position ‘fully aligned’ with Cyprus’ own historical experience and long-standing principles, Letymbiotis notes.
The President also ‘underlined the need for a decisive response to attempts by third countries, particularly NATO member states, to circumvent EU and US sanctions’, he said. The credibility and effectiveness of the international sanctions framework depend on common stance, transparency and consistency by all involved, the Spokesperson said.