RIYADH - His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received at the Royal Court at Al-Yamamah Palace, today, Tuesday, Rajab 28, 1443 AH, corresponding to March 01, 2022 AD, President Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus.

The official reception ceremony was held for His Excellency.

After that, His Highness the Crown Prince and the President of the Republic of Cyprus held a session of official talks.

At the beginning of the session, His Highness the Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to His Excellency, and his wishes - may God protect him - for the friendly Republic of Cyprus further progress and prosperity.

While the Cypriot president conveyed his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Highness the Crown Prince, and his wishes for further development and growth for the Kingdom.

During the talks session, bilateral friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries were discussed, and efforts to enhance joint coordination in various fields, as well as reviewing regional and international issues of common interest and efforts exerted in their regard.

The session of the talks was attended by HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Muhammad Al-Aiban, and Minister of Commerce and Minister of Information in charge Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi. (Accompanying Minister), and Khaled Al-Sharif, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Cyprus.

On the Cypriot side, it was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ioannis Kasoulides, the Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Mrs. Natasa Peledis, the Deputy Minister of the President of the Republic, Mr. Kyriakos Kochos, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom, Stavros Avgostidis.

His Highness the Crown Prince hosted an official lunch in honor of the guest.

Photography: Bandar Al-Jaloud