On December 4, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides visited the Ukrainian capital as part of his official trip. This was reported on the government website of Cyprus.
"The President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides is visiting Ukraine as part of his official visit," the statement reads.
The website has images showing the Cyprus President disembarking from the train.
According to Kathimerini Cyprus, Christodoulides arrived in Kyiv by train at 8 AM, where he was greeted by Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis and Ukraine’s Ambassador to Cyprus Serhiy Nizhynskyi.
As reported by Cyprus Mail, the visit comes amid Cyprus' preparations for its presidency of the European Council. Accompanying him are the government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis, Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna, Director of the President's Diplomatic Office Doros Venizis, and other officials.
During his stay in Kyiv, the Cypriot President will meet with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. He is expected to reaffirm Cyprus's commitment to international law and respect for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
The leaders are anticipated to discuss Ukraine’s EU accession process and priorities for Cyprus's upcoming presidency of the EU Council. They will also consider the implementation and effectiveness of international sanctions.
It has been reported that Christodoulides and Zelensky will lay a wreath at the Wall of Remembrance for fallen defenders of Ukraine in the Russo-Ukrainian War. This will be followed by a closed meeting and expanded negotiations at the presidential palace regarding EU-Ukraine relations. The discussions will conclude with a working lunch.
As part of the visit, Christodoulides will also meet with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk.
The President of Cyprus will visit a rehabilitation center for children who have returned after being abducted from Ukraine and the St. Sophia Cathedral.
Christodoulides is scheduled to return to Cyprus on Friday, December 5.