Following the President's visit to Israel, I was particularly interested in paragraph's 3 statement from Mr Anastasiades more so by the last sentence.
Cyprus President Anastasiades said after his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu that launched a "strategic dialogue aimed at further strengthening and deepening of relations between the two countries." The two leaders had initially 20minute a private meeting and then attended a extended talks between delegations of the two countries.
According to President Anastasiades, during the talks had the opportunity to share "not only proposals that lead to common strategic choices, but also serving in the best possible way the common interests of both countries, both bilaterally and in wider region. "
President Anastasiades said " We always treat you as a strong ally in the region and share the same principles and values. Cyprus is the most reliable and steadfast friend of Israel. "-
A clear contrast between Mr Anastasiades's initial visits to foreign countries from the ex- President who visited Cuba shortly after becoming the President.