Visit of Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation in Cyprus

With a two-day visit to Cyprus visited Deputy Foreign Minister Alexei Meshkov. During this time he met his counterpart - Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides, and then, at the presidential palace, he was received by President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis.

After the meeting, speaking to reporters, the Russian official described as "very constructive and important." "We have confirmed the two sides that Cypriot-Russian relations remain excellent, and we continue to move forward. We are interested in how to make this year even more Russian tourists visited Cyprus, and we will continue to strengthen the ties between our countries, we work together. "

The meeting also discussed the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Russia, the Cyprus issue, as well as international issues - in particular, the situation in Ukraine.