NATIONAL NEWS
Nicosia, Cyprus – Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to France and concurrently accredited to the Republic of Cyprus, held a series of productive meetings with senior Cypriot officials today aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
Ambassador Yorlay met with Her Excellency Ambassador Theodora Constantinidou, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Nicosia.
The discussions highlighted the longstanding and friendly relations between Liberia and Cyprus and reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to enhancing collaboration across key sectors, including scholarships, agriculture, maritime affairs, trade and investment, health, education, tourism, youth and sports, as well as engagement in multilateral mechanisms promoting global peace and stability.
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During the meeting, Ambassador Yorlay congratulated Cyprus on its Presidency of the Council of the European Union and expressed appreciation for Cyprus’s ongoing partnership and constructive engagement with Liberia.
He emphasized Liberia’s dedication to advancing its economic diplomacy agenda and encouraged heightened private-sector involvement to unlock new opportunities for growth and investment.
Permanent Secretary Constantinidou welcomed Ambassador Yorlay warmly and congratulated Liberia on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. She also commended Liberia for its continued support of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).
She reaffirmed Cyprus’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and stressed the importance of ongoing dialogue and cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels. Both officials agreed to draft, sign, and implement bilateral instruments to strengthen collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Earlier in the day, Ambassador Yorlay also met with Mr. Neophytos Charalambides, Minister of Health of Cyprus, to explore opportunities for cooperation in the health sector. Minister Charalambides shared insights into Cyprus’s healthcare system, highlighting recent reforms, digital health initiatives, and advances in primary healthcare delivery.
Ambassador Yorlay outlined Liberia’s health priorities, including workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and expanded access to essential health services, particularly in rural areas.
Discussions focused on joint training and professional development for healthcare workers, collaboration in public health surveillance, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, epidemic response, and management of non-communicable diseases.
The meetings concluded with mutual expressions of appreciation for constructive and forward-looking engagement, reaffirming Liberia and Cyprus’s shared commitment to advancing practical initiatives that strengthen bilateral relations.
Accompanying Ambassador Yorlay at both meetings was Mr. Aaron T. Guanue, First Secretary and Consul at the Embassy of Liberia to Cyprus.
