Nikos Christodoulides is the winner of the second round of the presidential elections in Cyprusagainst Andreas Mavroyannis, according to the official results.
At 22.00 there will be an announcement ceremony at the stadium “TASSOS PAPADOPOULOS – LIBERTY”.
According to official figures, with 100% of all Cypriot votes counted, Mr. Christodoulidis received a percentage of 51.9% against his opponent Andreas Mavroyiannis, who received 48.1%.
The new President of the Republic of Cyprus has already begun to receive calls with congratulations on his victory in the second round of the presidential elections.
I congratulated the new President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulidis, and wished him every success in the lofty tasks he is taking on.
— Nikos Anastasiades (@AnastasiadesCY) February 12, 2023
Mavroyiannis: Cyprus will always unite us – I do not intend to remain on the political stage
Andreas Mavroyannis congratulated Nikos Christodoulidis on his victory and stressed that “Cyprus will always unite us.” “Tonight ends a long but wonderful journey. I want to thank my fellow travelers, partners and family. The Great Left Party, AKEL. I’m sorry that we could not live up to the expectations of big changes. Congratulations to N. Christodoulidis. Cyprus will always unite us. I I remain active in the struggle. I do not intend to remain on the political scene. I will remain an active citizen. Tomorrow will find me at home,” said Mr. Mavroyiannis.
Stefanou: From March 1 we will be in opposition
In his first speeches, AKEL General Secretary Stefanos Stefanou said: “I would like to congratulate N. Christodoulidis and wish him productive work. It was a very difficult election campaign. We tried our best, and Andreas Mavroyiannis contributed to this. I feel the need to congratulate him. I’m sure our paths will cross again. The next day will be the restart point for our party. The elections proved that the left is here, strong and united. From March 1, we will be in opposition.”
Averof: The new president of the republic should count on the support of DISY
DISY President Averof Neofitou said: “Congratulations to Nikos Christodoulides. We contacted Andreas Mavroyannis. You don’t need to be in government to act responsibly for your country. The new President of the Republic should count on the support of DISY.”
Communication of Kat Sakellaropoulou with the newly elected President
The President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, contacted the newly elected President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulidis, congratulating him on his election and wishing him every success in his duties.
The President underlined that the Cyprus problem is the highest national priority and noted that continuous cooperation and coordination between Greece and Cyprus at all levels is a guarantee of finding a sustainable solution. Mrs. Sakellaropoulou invited Mr. Christodoulidis to visit Athens when his schedule allows.
The Prime Minister congratulated N. Christodoulidis
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a telephone conversation with the newly elected President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulidis. Mr. Mitsotakis congratulated Mr. Christodoulidis on his election and invited him to make his first visit to Athens.
Biography of the new President of the Republic of Cyprus
Nikos Christodoulides served the Republic of Cyprus for over twenty years. As a diplomat, as a representative of the government, as a minister of foreign affairs, positions in which he acquired knowledge, experience and skills.
He was born on December 6, 1973 in Paphos. He holds degrees in political science, economics, Byzantine and Modern Greek studies from the City University of New York, Queens College, and postgraduate degrees in political science from New York University and diplomacy from the University of Malta. He holds a PhD from the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration of the University of Athens.
He was a career diplomat from 1999 to 2018. During this time, he worked, in particular, as Consul General to the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in the United Kingdom, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Athens. and Press Attache of Cyprus, Presidency of the Council of the EU, at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Cyprus in Brussels.
He was also Director of the Diplomatic Office of the President of the Republic (2013-2018) and Government Representative (2014-2018). On March 1, 2018, he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he held until his resignation on January 11, 2022.
From 2007 to 2010, he was a Research Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of History and Archeology at the University of Cyprus, specializing in the history of the post-war world. He is the author of Plans for the Solution of Cyprus, 1948-1978 (2009), Athena-Nicosia Relations and the Cyprus Problem, 1977-1988. (2013) and “Geopolitical Realities in the Plans for the Solution of Cyprus” (1948). -1978) )” (2021).
He is married to Philippa Carcera, with whom they have four daughters: Joanna, Catherine, Despina-Maria and Phoebe.
Source: Kathimerini
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