Cyprus and Kuwait signed a series of agreements on Tuesday, the first day of a two-day official visit to the Gulf state by President Nicos Anastasiades.

Anastasiades held talks with the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as members of the delegations of the two countries discussed bilateral issues.

Anastasiades is accompanied by the island’s foreign, finance and energy ministers.

The two delegations discussed a number of subjects, including bilateral cooperation on investment and further strengthening of the political, economic, and commercial ties between the two countries.

Following the talks, Cypriot and Kuwaiti officials signed a series of bilateral agreements including cooperation in fighting terrorism, organized crime, drugs trafficking, and illegal migration.

Agreements were also signed for cooperation in the areas of tourism, education, and health.

Earlier in the day, Anastasiades met with the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.

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