Syrian FM to pay official visit to Cyprus

Foreign Minister of the Syrian Arab Republic Walid al-Muallem will pay an official visit to Cyprus August 26-27.

During his visit al-Muallem will have official talks with his Cypriot counterpart Markos Kyprianou and will be received by Cyprus President Demetris Christofias.

During their talks, the two Ministers will discuss about the two countries bilateral relations, developments in the Middle East and the cooperation between Cyprus and Syria in the framework of international organizations. Kyprianou will also brief his Syrian counterpart on developments in the Cyprus question.

Kyprianou and al-Muallem will sign an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic on the Abolition of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports.

They will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Political Consultations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Syrian Arab Republic.