Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides travels to Yerevan on Sunday to participate in the 2026 European Political Community (EPC) Summit to be held Monday.
A Presidency press release says that the President will have a coordinating role, in a Plenary debate of the EPC on European security, with the participation of the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and the President of the European Commission.
This is the first time that Cyprus has taken on a special role in a Plenary of an EPC Summit. In addition to the introductory speech, President Christodoulides will make the closing remarks.
Defence and security issues are key priorities of the Cyprus EU Presidency with actions aimed at strengthening the EU's deterrent capacity, the press release adds.
Christodoulideswill also participate in a thematic discussion on European connectivity and economic security, as well as in separate multilateral meetings on Moldova and on the fight against drugs in Europe.
On the sidelines of the Summit, President Christodoulides will hold bilateral meetings with heads of state and government as well as heads of international organisations.
He is accompanied in Yerevan by Deputy Government Spokesperson Yiannis Antoniou, Deputy Director of his Diplomatic Office Nektarios Soteriou and other officials.
CNA