Aoun Meets Cypriot FM, Requests Support to Return Refugees
President Michel Aoun expressed his hope that the tripartite meeting held on Wednesday between foreign ministers of Lebanon, Cyprus and Greece constitutes a “positive beginning for cooperation between the three countries for the benefit of their people and economy,” the National News Agency reported.
Aoun’s remarks came during a meeting at Baabda Palace with Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides who extended an invitation to Aoun from the Cypriot President to visit Cyprus for a summit along with the President of Greece.
“Cooperation between Lebanon, Cyprus and Greece brings joint benefit at various levels mainly in supporting Lebanon’s bid to return displaced Syrians to safe zones in Syria,” said Aoun, stressing a European Union role in that regard.
The President noted the need for “security coordination between Lebanon and Cyprus to control maritime route that terrorists can use to transport after their defeat in Syria.”
For his part, the Cypriot Minister said: “Cyprus looks forward towards cooperation and coordination with Lebanon at various levels. During the EU meetings, Cyprus voiced calls for helping Lebanon meet the current challenges, especially with regard to the crisis of the Syrian displaced people.”
He pointed to the importance of the "expected tripartite summit to enhance cooperation in the tourism sector and the joint agreements at various levels.”
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