Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades

Vice President Biden met with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades today. ‎The Vice President commended President Anastasiades on the leadership he has shown in working with Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci towards reunifying Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation and congratulated President Anastasiades on the progress made toward this goal in the recent weeks of intensified talks.   The Vice President underscored that a reunified Cyprus could yield profound benefits for both communities and for regional stability, security, and energy independence.  ‎The two leaders once again reaffirmed the strategic partnership ‎between Cyprus and the United States, and looked forward to deepening cooperation in areas such as counterterrorism and non-proliferation.