British MP Mike Freer has written to a government Minister asking that more effort is made to support Cyprus through bilateral trade with the UK.

The letter, sent to Business Minister Lord Green, has called for action in conjunction with the National Federation of Cypriots.

Speaking from the House of Commons, Mike Freer said that “it’s vital that the UK Government does everything it can to support Cyprus with its economic challenges. Working to increase trade between our islands will benefit both economies and so needs to be a Government priority.”

UK Trade & Investment currently works with British organisations to facilitate trade with foreign companies. A meeting is being planned between senior representatives of UKTI, the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and Mike Freer MP with other politicians to agree a plan of action.