It is a historic day for Cyprus. This is the first informal European Council in Cyprus since joining the European Union in 2004. And we are very proud to host this meeting, and proud to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This is the moment to give substance to European Autonomy. By building Strategic Partnerships, building European Security and Defence, boosting our Competitiveness and Energy Independence. 🇨🇾🇪🇺(NikosChristodoulides)