The Saudi leadership offers condolences to the President of Cyprus on the death of George Vassiliou
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of condolences to His Excellency President Nicos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, on the death of the former President of the Republic, Mr. George Vassiliou, who passed away, leaving behind a prominent political legacy in the history of his country.
In his telegram, the King expressed his sincere feelings, saying: “We received the news of the death of the former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. George Vassiliou, and we express to Your Excellency, the family of the deceased, and your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing that you will not see any harm or misfortune,” stressing, may God protect him, the depth of the human and diplomatic relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the friendly Republic of Cyprus.
Condolences from the Crown Prince and sympathy from the leadership
In the same vein, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable of condolences to His Excellency President Nicos Christodoulides. His Highness's cable read: "I received the news of the passing of the former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. George Vassiliou, and I express to Your Excellency and to the entire family of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing you continued health and well-being, and that you may be spared any harm.".
George Vassiliou: A significant figure in the history of Cyprus
The late President George Vassiliou is a pivotal figure in modern Cypriot history, having served as the third President of the Republic of Cyprus from 1988 to 1993. Vassiliou was known for his strong economic background as a successful businessman before entering politics, and his presidency was marked by tireless efforts to promote economic growth in the country, as well as his prominent role in paving the way for Cyprus’s accession to the European Union, a move that constituted a strategic turning point in the island’s future.
Significance of royal telegrams and bilateral relations
These royal messages come within the framework of the established diplomatic norms of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is always keen to share the sorrows and national occasions of friendly countries, reflecting the Kingdom’s international standing and the keenness of its wise leadership to strengthen the bonds of friendship and mutual respect with the leaders and peoples of the world.
Saudi-Cypriot relations have witnessed remarkable development in recent years on various political and economic levels, as the two countries exchange views on regional and international issues of common interest, and the leaderships of the two countries seek to explore opportunities for cooperation in the fields of energy, tourism and investment, which makes this humanitarian gesture from the Saudi leadership an additional confirmation of the strength and solidity of these relations.
