Nicosia keeping its eye on NATO prize

US President Joe Biden (right) and his Cyprus counterpart Nikos Christodoulides are seen during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on October 30. [Nathan Howard/Reuters]

WASHINGTON, DC - President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus reportedly presented his strategic vision and the theoretical and practical aspects of the potential future integration of Cyprus into NATO - contingent on favorable political conditions - during his recent meeting with US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office. According to exclusive information obtained by Kathimerini, the proposal, characterized by its detailed and long-term approach, consists of interdependent stages and has already received a positive response from Washington. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reportedly described it as a "win-win," emphasizing the significant opportunities such a development could create.

This was not the first time US officials had heard Christodoulides articulate his vision for Cyprus' role in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Initial...

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