The Republic of Moldova will officially inaugurate its honorary consulate in Cyprus today, Monday, 26 October, during a visit to the island by Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi.
At 11am, Popșoi will be received at the Presidential Palace by President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and later on he will meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos. After their meeting the two officials will make statements to the press.
According to a press release, the inauguration ceremony will take place at 6pm local time at the Residence Venue in Nicosia, in the presence of Moldova’s Ambassador to Cyprus, Andrei Popov, and the country’s Honorary Consul, Ioannis Georgoulas.
Cyprus' Foreign Minister is expected to attend, along with representatives of the country’s political and state leadership, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of institutions.
An official reception marking Moldova’s National Day will follow the inauguration, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence.
According to the press release, the honorary consulate aims to strengthen Moldova’s presence in Cyprus and further develop relations and contacts between the two countries.
(Source: CNA)
