Cyprus Launches EU Council Presidency 2026: A Bridge Between Regions | Amaravati Today

Описание: The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union for 2026 was officially launched on January 7 in Nicosia. Addressing the opening ceremony, President Nikos Christodoulides described the presidency as a collective national mission and a responsibility carried with pride. Cyprus aims to serve as a bridge between Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, contributing to institutional cohesion and stronger European integration.
Under the motto “An autonomous Union – open to the world,” the presidency will focus on strategic autonomy, security and defense, EU enlargement, and the promotion of a values-based Union.
The ceremony featured keynote addresses by European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, underscoring Europe’s unity and global outlook.
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