Vice
President Biden called President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos
Anastasiades today to follow up on their meeting on the margins of the
World Economic Forum in Davos earlier
this month. The Vice President briefed President Anastasiades on his
positive discussions with Turkish officials on finding a settlement to
reunify Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation. President
Anastasiades updated the Vice President on the tripartite
meeting in Nicosia yesterday between Greek, Cypriot, and Israeli
leaders, which the leaders agreed was a positive step for regional
cooperation and security. Vice President Biden and President
Anastasiades agreed on the importance of achieving a Cyprus settlement,
and the Vice President pledged continued U.S. support to help both
sides reach a successful agreement.
Following
up on their recent discussion in Davos, Switzerland, Vice President
Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu earlier today to discuss
ongoing
efforts to improve Israel-Turkey relations and advance energy
cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean.
Source: The White House, Office of the Vice President
No comments:
Post a Comment