The situation in Syria and Cyprus’ role in promoting regional peace were discussed on Tuesday between Deputy Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides and France’s special envoy for Syria Jean-François Guillame.

In a post on X, Ioannides said it was “a very informative meeting”.

“Discussed: Syria: Situation on the ground. Prospects for safe & dignified return of asylum seekers. Cyprus’ role to stabilisation, recovery & regional peace,” Ioannides said.

Sources said Guillame stressed Cyprus’ important geopolitical position, adding that France looked forward to bilateral cooperation.