Government of Republic of Cyprus : The President of the Republic met with the King of Saudi Arabia

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, met today in Riyadh with the King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, in the framework of his official visit to the country, which is also the first official visit paid by a President of the Republic of Cyprus to Saudi Arabia.

President Anastasiades was officially welcomed by the King of Saudi Arabia at a special ceremony, during which a military contingent presented honors. The National Anthems of the two countries were performed and, then, the President of the Republic and the King attended an official lunch hosted by the King in honor of President Anastasiades.

Expanded talks between the delegations of the two countries followed.

Subsequently, bilateral agreements were signed.

Specifically, an Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the prevention of tax evasion with regard to income taxation was signed. The Agreement was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Mr Ioannis Kasoulides, and the Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia.

Also signed was an Executive Program in the Civil Aviation field. The Program was signed by the Minister of Transport of Cyprus, Mr Marios Demetriades, and the Minister of Transport and President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia.

Finally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with regard to political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries. The Memorandum was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ioannis Kasoulides, on behalf of Cyprus, and by the Deputy Foreign Minister, on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
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