New UAE embassy opens in Cyprus

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Nicos Anastasiades, president of Cyprus, raised the UAE flag outside the building and unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion.

Sheikh Abdullah and Nicos Anastasiades at the ceremony. Wam

NICOSIA // The new UAE embassy officially opened in the Cypriot capital Nicosia on Tuesday.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Nicos Anastasiades, president of the Republic of Cyprus, raised the UAE flag outside the building and unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion, reported Wam, the state news agency.

Sheikh Abdullah said that the opening of the embassy demonstrates the UAE Government’s interest and confidence in Cyprus, and the need to move forward in developing relations.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah hailed the strong relations between the two countries, which he said are a result of the support and keenness of both leaderships to develop them in various fields.

He also stressed the keenness of the UAE to extend the bridges of communication for cultural and economic cooperation with various states and peoples, as part of its open policy approach to bolster economic and human development, and achieve a peaceful coexistence among the people of all nations.

The Cypriot president reciprocated greetings to President Sheikh Khalifa, and stressed his country’s keenness to strengthen bonds with the UAE.

President Anastasiades wished the first UAE Ambassador to Cyprus, Abdulawahab Nasser Al Najjar, great success in his mission.