The President of the Republic of Greece, Konstantinos Tasoulas, expressed his sorrow and condolences over the loss of the former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Giorgos Vassiliou, referring to him as a political leader, a visionary and a pro-European, who left behind a rich political legacy.

In particular, in his statement Mr. Tasoulas said:

“I learned with sorrow of the passing of Giorgos Vassiliou, former President of the Republic of Cyprus, a visionary and a pro-European, who left behind a rich political legacy. A political leader who worked steadfastly for the prosperity, security and European future of Cyprus, for the safeguarding of the rights of Cypriot Hellenism, for the resolution of the Cyprus issue, the end of the illegal Turkish occupation and the reunification of the island. I express my sincere condolences to the brotherly Cypriot people, the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, and to his family and loved ones.”