The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on the margins of the Summit of the European Political Community, in Dublin, Ireland.

The leaders reaffirmed the longstanding relationship between Canada and Cyprus, underpinned by shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties, and a common commitment to international security and stability.

Prime Minister Carney and President Christodoulides reaffirmed the importance of strengthening Canada-European Union (EU) relations, building on the Alliance for the Future that was announced at the recent Canada-EU Summit in Montréal. They both welcomed the strategic momentum of the partnership as Canada and the EU work together to establish Canada’s path to Associate Member of the EU.

The Prime Minister and the President agreed to remain in close contact and to continue working to deepen the Canada-Cyprus relationship.