The President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, spoke by phone today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, during which he expressed the sincere condolences of the Government and the people of the Republic of Cyprus for the victims of the heinous terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Georgein the Karak region of Jordan, as stated in a written statement by Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letympiotis.
The President of the Republic condemned in the strongest possible terms the attack against innocent people in a place of worship, expressing the Republic of Cyprus’s unwavering solidarity with Jordan and its people during these difficult times.
During their conversation, the two leaders underscored their shared commitment to protecting religious freedom, respecting human life, and upholding peaceful coexistence. They emphasized that such acts of violence and intolerance cannot undermine the principles and values upon which peace and stability in our region are built, and for the defense of which our countries cooperate closely.
President Christodoulides reaffirmed the Republic of Cyprus’s steadfast commitment to further strengthening close relations and cooperation with Jordan, based on mutual trust, shared challenges, and a common aspiration for a region of peace, security, and stability.