Romania and the Republic of Cyprus will strengthen their efforts for a better capitalization of mutual investment opportunities, collaboration within university networks and the joint promotion of the tourism opportunities offered by the two countries, Secretary of State for European Affairs Daniela Gitman and the permanent secretary of the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kornelios Korneliou, stated, during the round of political consultations they had on Tuesday, according to Agerpres.

The consultations are part of the permanent political dialogue between the two parties, with the two high dignitaries discussing topics regarding the regional security, the European Union’s enlargement process, the issue of migration, free movement and the expansion of the Schengen Area, energy security and the Cypriot file.

The two officials also appreciated the very good level of traditional Romanian-Cypriot friendly relations and diplomatic dialogue, considering the 62nd anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic ties on November 13.

„Next year, the two parties will strengthen their efforts aimed at better capitalizing on mutual investment opportunities, generated by the double energy and digital transition, including the presence of over 6,400 commercial companies running on Cypriot capital in Romania, which places the Republic of Cyprus 4th on the list of foreign investors in our country,” reads the same source.

The two parties also agreed to strengthen collaboration within national and regional university networks, student exchanges and joint tourism promotion actions.

During the consultations, State Secretary Daniela Gitman highlighted the importance of maintaining unity and solidarity at the European level regarding the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine, as well as the need for the EU to continue to support Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, its member states and like minded partners.

At the same time, the Romanian official presented the measures adopted by Romania to protect the EU’s external borders and emphasized solidarity with the European states most affected by illegal migration.

For his part, Permanent Secretary Kornelios Korneliou appreciated Romania’s constant position of support in identifying a „comprehensive and sustainable” solution in the Cypriot file, according to the norms and principles of international law and in the spirit of international solidarity.

The Cypriot official also appreciated the multidimensional support offered by Romania to Ukraine since the beginning of the crisis, underlining the similar positions of the Republic of Cyprus regarding the war of aggression launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the MAE press release also shows.

Agerpres