Cyprus enhances relations with Australia in meeting between Foreign Affairs Ministers

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As part of the High Level Week of the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in New York, the Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Konstantinos Kombos held on Monday, September 23, a series of bilateral contacts with his counterparts.

In the morning, Kombos had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia Penny Wong, during which the close ties between Cyprus and Australia were confirmed. The two Ministers also discussed the current developments in the Middle East.

Together they covered several critical topics, such as the recent rise in conflict in the Middle East and ongoing initiatives to assist in the evacuation of Australians from impacted regions.

Wong praised Kombos for his role in the safe evacuation of Australian citizens during ongoing regional turmoil. She stressed the significance of international collaboration in times of crisis, stating, “We are grateful for the opportunity to work together, ensuring the safety of Australians abroad.”

The discussions also underscored the strong ties between Cyprus and Australia, rooted in shared values and deep people-to-people connections.

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