The General Secretary of the C.C. of AKEL met with the new High Commissioner of Australia

 

29 March 2022, AKEL C.C. Press Office, Nicosia

The General Secretary of the Central Committee of AKEL, Stefanos Stephanou, met today with the new Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus, Fiona McKergow, whom he welcomed to Cyprus. The General Secretary of AKEL was accompanied by Vera Polycarpou, Head of International Relations and European Policy of the C.C. of AKEL.

During the meeting an exchange of views on issues of common interest took place and satisfaction was expressed with the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Australia.

The General Secretary of the Central Committee of AKEL briefed the Australian High Commissioner of AKEL’s concerns with regards the ongoing deadlock on the Cyprus problem. He pointed out in particular AKEL’s proposal for breaking the deadlock and resuming talks with the aim of reaching a solution of bizonal, bicommunal federation.