Cyprus and Kuwait can together, build a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday evening at an event organised by the Embassy of Kuwait in Nicosia to celebrate the National Day of the State of Kuwait.

He also expressed Nicosia’s willingness to explore new opportunities for enhancing economic partnership and bilateral investments and commitment to deepening EU-Kuwait relations.

Keravnos said that since gaining independence in 1961, “Kuwait has been a beacon of stability and diplomacy in the region”. “Kuwait’s long-standing tradition of mediation and commitment to regional security is widely acknowledged and deeply valued by the international community,” he added.

He also said that the Republic of Cyprus recognises Kuwait’s support in addressing the issue of missing persons worldwide. “We appreciate Kuwait’s past assistance to the Cyprus Committee on Missing Persons and its efforts in establishing similar mechanisms elsewhere,” he added.

“We also value Kuwait’s recognition of the University of Cyprus, which will strengthen educational ties between our nations. We look forward to further collaboration in the field of higher education,” he noted.

Furthermore, Keravnos continued, “we are eager to explore new opportunities to enhance our economic partnership and bilateral investments, building on our strong and enduring political relations.”

The Finance Minister also referred to Nicosia’s commitment to deepening EU-Kuwait relations. “As Cyprus prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first semester of 2026, strengthening the EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) partnership will be a key priority,” he said.

Referring to the situation in the region, Keravnos said that together, Cyprus and Kuwait could build a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Source: Parikiaki.com