The President of the Republic addressed a message of congratulations to the President elect of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades.

Following is the text of the congratulatory message from President Cavaco Silva:

“Mr. President-elect

On the occasion of Your Excellency’s election as President of the Republic of Cyprus, I wish to address you, on behalf of the Portuguese People and in my own name, warm congratulations and wishes for success in the exercise of the high office duties to which you have been called upon to perform.

I am certain that, during Your Excellency’s mandate, the efforts undertaken within the framework of the United Nations, towards a common understanding of the issue of the reunification of Cyprus will be further continued and strengthened.

I am sure that, both at bilateral level and within our European partnership, we will find new opportunities to further deepen the ties of friendship and co-operation that unite our two countries, to the mutual benefit of our Peoples.

Please accept, Mr. President-elect, my sincere wishes of Your Excellency’s happiness and of prosperity and progress of the People of the Republic of Cyprus.

Aníbal Cavaco Silva”