The latest developments in the Cyprus problem, bilateral relations, regional issues and investment opportunities in Cyprus were on the agenda of meetings President Nicos Anastasiades has had in Abu Dhabi, according to a written statement, issued here Sunday by the Government Spokesman Nicos Christodoulides.

During his stay in Abu Dhabi, President Anastasiades met, among others, with the King of Jordan Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Seikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Seikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Seikh Abdullad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Minister of presidential affairs Seikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Al Waleed Bin Talal Al Saud.

“During the meetings, the President had the opportunity to brief his interlocutors on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem and discussed issues of bilateral relations, with the President stressing both the advantages of Cyprus` financial sector and the investment opportunities offered on the island” the Government Spokesman says.

On the agenda, he adds, were also regional issues, focusing on the latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.

The President and his interlocutors agreed to exchange visits as soon as possible.

“The President of the Republic welcomes the fact that all the meetings were held in a very friendly atmosphere and appeared promising with respect to efforts to attract foreign investments”, Christodoulides concludes.