After five years as the High Commissioner in the UK, Alexandros Zenon is due to return to Nicosia in early October, having been appointed to his previous position as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In an interview to CNA, the experienced diplomat said that the relations between Cyprus and the United Kingdom over the period of his tenure have improved. “We have established a very sincere working relationship with the Foreign Office,” Zenon said.
He added that after the redefinition of Cyprus’ foreign policy by the administration of President Anastasiades “even better conditions for closer and constructive cooperation between the two countries” have been created.
As regards the UK’s role on issues of mutual interest, the outgoing High Commissioner noted that “Britain is not always the villain in connection with Cyprus.”
Zenon confirmed that a mutually convenient date is being sought for President Anastasiades’ official visit to London and his meeting with Prime Minister Cameron, who is expected to express his full support for the renewed efforts on the Cyprus issue.
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