Malta's High Commissioner to Cyprus presents letters of credence to President Glafcos Clerides

On 2 November 1999, Mr. Evarist V. Saliba presented to His Excellency Glafcos Clerides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, the Letter of Commission appointing him as Malta's High Commissioner to Cyprus.

In the speeches for the occasion both sides underlined the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, their parallel history and common aims. In this respect, emphasis was made on the common aim to become members of the European Union.

The President of Cyprus explained his government's efforts to seek the peaceful reunification of Cyprus, and thanked Malta for its support in this respect.

The occasion was taken by High Commissioner Saliba to hold separate and exhaustive meetings with His Excellency Joannis Kasoulides, Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Mr. Andreas Pirishis, Permanent Secretary, and the Directors of the EU, Multilateral and Bilateral Divisions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia.

As soon as a resident embassy is established in Athens next year, relations with Cyprus will be conducted from that post.