President Christodoulides and Speaker Demetriou meet following her re-election

On Monday afternoon, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides hosted House Speaker Annita Demetriou at the Presidential Palace in their first official meeting since her re-election. The meeting focused on the institutional cooperation between the executive and legislative branches. President Christodoulides congratulated the Speaker and emphasized that both branches face shared challenges and must work together for the benefit of citizens. Demetriou affirmed that the cooperation between the two powers remains excellent and essential for the country's progress. She committed to addressing pending reforms and legislative bills, representing both her colleagues and institutional functions. While some media reports speculated that the meeting was influenced by political discourse regarding the 2028 presidential elections, the official statements centered on administrative collaboration and public interest. Both officials reiterated that their primary focus remains on the needs of society and the effective implementation of national reforms.