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Cyprus President Strengthens Ties with Israel Amid Turmoil

5/4/2025

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Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides made a pivotal visit to Israel, addressing the Aphrodite gas field agreement against a backdrop of regional unrest, including a Houthi missile strike on Ben-Gurion Airport. Undeterred by EU criticism, he championed enhanced bilateral ties and regional collaboration, while also unveiling Cyprus's upcoming EU presidency and ambitious plans to link India, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides made a pivotal visit to Israel, addressing the Aphrodite gas field agreement against a backdrop of regional unrest, including a Houthi missile strike on Ben-Gurion Airport. Undeterred by EU criticism, he championed enhanced bilateral ties and regional collaboration, while also unveiling Cyprus's upcoming EU presidency and ambitious plans to link India, the Middle East, and Europe.