Cyprus will attend a big meeting about peace. It will be an observer at President Trump's Board of Peace. The meeting is on Thursday, February 19. It will happen in Washington D.C. The goal is to move forward with President Trump's Peace Plan. The United Nations Security Council already supports this plan.
This shows Cyprus is becoming more important in the Eastern Mediterranean. Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Cyprus wants to help make the region stable. He said Cyprus has been very active since the problems started. The country has offered ideas and taken action.
The Board of Peace started at a meeting in Davos. It wants to bring countries together for a lasting peace. This meeting will also include the UN Security Council. They will plan the next steps for President Trump's Peace Plan. The UN Security Council approved this plan with Resolution 2803.
Cyprus is near the problems in the region. It also has good relationships with other countries. Letymbiotis said Cyprus is the closest EU country to this area. It has a strong presence and watches developments closely. Cyprus is helping to bring stability and peace.
Cyprus has helped with peace before. It went to the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit. It also attended the signing of the Accord. President Nikos Christodoulides gave a proposal for the Peace Plan's success. Being an observer shows the world recognizes Cyprus can help with important talks. It also shows the island is a key link between Europe and the Middle East.