President Christodoulides meets Chinese Vice President and discusses US relations in New York

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in New York on September 25, 2026, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The two leaders discussed 55 years of bilateral diplomatic relations and emphasized their commitment to multilateralism and the UN Charter. President Christodoulides announced his intention to visit China in early 2027 to further strengthen cooperation and express gratitude for China’s principled stance regarding the Cyprus problem.

In addition to his meeting with Chinese officials, President Christodoulides participated in a series of engagements in New York, including a meeting with the American Jewish Committee and a dinner hosted by Cypriot expatriate organizations. The President also gave an interview to Breitbart News, marking the third such instance by a high-ranking Cypriot official this year. According to Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis, these discussions focused on upgrading strategic relations with the United States, expanding cooperation in energy sectors, and reinforcing Cyprus’s role as a security pillar in the Eastern Mediterranean. While local media outlets provided consistent reports on these diplomatic developments, some noted that the choice of interview platform has drawn attention due to its alt-right associations.