Cyprus and US officials discuss migration challenges

11:57 - 17 February 2025

Dr Nicholas A Ioannides and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler

Current Affairs Reporter

The challenges Cyprus and the US face in the field of migration were examined during a meeting in Washington between Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler.

The two men are pictured above, with Ioannides on the left.

In a post on “X”, Dr. Ioannides described the meeting with Lawler, member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Subcommittee for the Middle East & North Africa as “excellent.”

“We reviewed the state-of-play of the very close cooperation between and in the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus’ crucial role as a regional anchor, aiming together with like-minded partners at solidifying conditions of stability,” he noted.

He also said that they “exchanged views on issues of common interest and concern, as well as the complex migratory challenges both and face in their regional environments” and added that “we look forward to welcoming him to Cyprus in the near future to continue our discussions.”

Excellent meeting last week in Washington DC with @RepMikeLawler, member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Subcommittee for the Middle East & North Africa.

We reviewed the state-of-play of the very close cooperation between 🇨🇾 and 🇺🇸 in the Eastern… pic.twitter.com/1DzrvEJ94F
— Nicholas A Ioannides, PhD (@NickAIoannides) February 16, 2025

In a post on Instagram and X, Lawler said he met with officials from Cyprus, including Ambassador Evangelos Savva (pictured below on the right of Ioannides and the Congressman), “to discuss U.S.-Cyprus ties, migration, and regional security.”

Dr Nicholas A Ioannides and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler and Cyprus Ambassador to US Evangelos Savva

He said “Cyprus is a key Eastern Mediterranean partner,” and that he looks forward to strengthening the two countries’ partnership.

Last week, I met with officials from Cyprus, including Ambassador Evangelos Savva, to discuss U.S.-Cyprus ties, migration, and regional security. Cyprus is a key Eastern Mediterranean partner, and I look forward to strengthening our partnership. pic.twitter.com/LAGtzIupF0
— Congressman Mike Lawler (@RepMikeLawler) February 16, 2025

(Sources: CNA/X)

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