US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Fisher visits Famagusta

08:04 - 06 March 2024

Current Affairs Reporter

US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie D. Fisher has met with Dr. Simos Ioannou and Dr. Süleyman Uluçay for a joint tour of the Walled City of Famagusta.

According to an official press release after the 5 March tour, they viewed historically significant sites and discussed the rich cultural heritage of the city and its importance to the island.

"Ambassador Fisher recognised the long history of American support, particularly the contributions made by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) towards the restoration and preservation of historical sites like the St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Desdemona Park, and the Sea Gate, and towards capacity building for the civil society networks in Famagusta. The restoration of shared cultural heritage sites continues to encourage connections between people and communities," the press release said.

According to the same announcement, "Ambassador Fisher expressed her appreciation for the commitment of Dr. Ioannou and Dr. Uluçay for their shared endeavor to bring the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities together."

"The United States continues its long-standing commitment to bringing Cypriots together to find a way forward for the peace and prosperity of the island," the press release concluded.

US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Fisher visits Famagusta

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