Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Kombos 08/07/2023 12:09 PM EDT

 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Kombos

08/07/2023 12:09 PM EDT

Office of the Spokesperson

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos today via phone.  The two discussed durable transatlantic unity in opposing Russia’s unjustified war in Ukraine, and Cyprus’ commitment to advancing peace and security in the eastern Mediterranean.  The Secretary underscored U.S. commitment to continued investment in the U.S.-Republic of Cyprus bilateral relationship and U.S. readiness to support Cypriot-led efforts to reunify the island.