Iran: Cyprus a bridge of communication between EU and Middle East region

Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, plays an important role as a bridge of communication between the EU and countries of the wider region, said here Tuesday Iranian Ambassador to Cyprus Alireza Bigdeli.

He was speaking after being received by Acting President of the Republic and President of the House of Representative Demetris Christofias where the two exchanged views on the international situation and the problems in the Middle East region.

A statement issued by the House after the meeting said Christofias praised the level of traditionally very good relations between the two countries and expressed the wish that these relations are further developed to benefit the people.

On his part, Bigdeli expressed appreciation for the friendly relations between Cyprus and the Iranian Republic, noting that Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, plays an important role as a bridge of communication between the EU and countries of the wider region.