Commander of the Presidential Guard accompanies President Christodoulides to climate summit in Antalya

On November 12, 2026, the Commander of the Presidential Guard of Cyprus, Andreas Pettemeridis, accompanied President Nikos Christodoulides during his attendance at the Climate Summit held in Antalya. Pettemeridis remained by the President's side throughout the duration of the event, maintaining a discreet presence.

The Commander was dressed in his official uniform, including his signature green beret, which reportedly drew attention from other foreign delegations present at the summit. Local media reports emphasize that his presence provided a distinct visual profile for the Cypriot delegation during the international proceedings.

This appearance highlights the standard protocol regarding the security detail for the Cypriot President on foreign diplomatic missions. No further official actions or investigations have been announced following the event, as the summit proceedings continue according to their original schedule.