Swiss President briefed on Cyprus issue

Cyprus' new Ambassador to Switzerland Athena Mavronicolas has briefed the President of the Swiss Confederation Micheline Calmy Rey about the current situation in Cyprus.

She also discussed bilateral relations with the Swiss President, an official press release, issued here today, said.

The discussions took place during a ceremony for the presentation of the credentials of Cyprus' new Ambassador to Switzerland, based in Rome, at the Federal Palace of Vern.

The President of the Swiss Confederation expressed hope for a successful outcome in the efforts of the Cyprus government towards a solution of the Cyprus issue.

Mavronicolas discussed economic assistance which Switzerland is prepared to offer to new members of the European Union, including Cyprus.