European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso this week congratulated Demetris Christofias, following his victory in the Presidential elections in Cyprus.
President Barroso announced that:
"On behalf of the European Commission and myself, I would like to congratulate you on your election as President of the Republic of Cyprus. I very much appreciated our meeting at the Commission headquarters, the Berlaymont, on 5 December 2007. On this occasion, you conveyed your conviction in the project of European integration, and your determination to work for a solution for the Cyprus problem."
"I am confident that under your leadership Cyprus, as a new eurozone member, will further enhance its contribution to the European Union's priorities and the successful achievement of its ambitious goals for the coming future."
Barroso continued: "Your election offers the opportunity to overcome the longstanding stalemate on the Cyprus issue. I would strongly encourage you to grasp this chance and without delay start negotiations under United Nations auspices with the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community on a comprehensive settlement. As President of the European Commission, I will strongly support your joint efforts."
"I wish you every success in your new responsibility as Head of State."
It is thought that the election result signals a call by the Cypriot population for an end to hostilities with the Turkish North in what remains a divided island.
The previous incumbent, Tassos Papadopoulos, came to power in 2003, and had taken a hard line approach to the issue during his presidency, including being instrumental in scuppering the United Nations's Annan Plan in 2004, which provided a blueprint for reunification. .
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