Nikos Christodoulides (Greek: Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης; born 6 December 1973)[1] is a Cypriot politician, former diplomat and academic, and the 8th and current President of Cyprus. He previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2022 and Spokesman of the Government from 2014 to 2018, under President Nicos Anastasiades.
Christodoulides started his career as a diplomat in 1999 and also worked as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Cyprus from 2007 to 2010. He then served in the second-term government of President Anastasiades, until resigning in January 2022 in order to run in the 2023 Cypriot presidential election. He defeated Andreas Mavroyiannis in the run-off and assumed office on 28 February 2023, becoming the island's first leader to be born in an independent Cyprus.
Christodoulides was born in 1973 in Geroskipou, Paphos district, to a Greek Cypriot family. His father is from the village of Choulou and his mother's family is from Geroskipou.
He graduated from the Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum in Paphos in 1991,[2] and completed his compulsory 2-year military service in the Cypriot National Guard in 1993.
Christodoulides attended Queens College, City University of New York, majoring in Political Science, Economics, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, before graduating in 1997. He then pursued postgraduate studies in political science at New York University and in Diplomatic Studies at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MEDAC), University of Malta.[3]
Christodoulides earned a PhD in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Athens in 2003.[4]
Christodoulides lectured and worked as a non-tenure track research associate in the Department of History and Archeology at the University of Cyprus. He taught on the "History of the Postwar World".[3]
Christodoulides entered diplomatic service in 1999. He held various posts, including Director of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Spokesman of the Cyprus Presidency to the Council of the European Union in Brussels, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Cyprus to Greece, Director of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Consul-General of the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Kingdom. Between 2013 and 2018, he served as Director of the Diplomatic Office of the President of the Republic of Cyprus.[4]
Christodoulides was appointed Government Spokesman on 14 April 2014. He stepped down upon the conclusion of President Anastasiades's first term on 28 February 2018.
On 1 March 2018, after the re-election of President Anastasiades, Christodoulides was appointed to the Cabinet as Minister of Foreign Affairs.[5] On 6 March 2018, he stated that Nicosia would not be swayed by Turkey's incursions into the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus. During a meeting on Greek-Cypriot cooperation with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, he said that the "number one goal is the reunification of the country."[6]
In May 2018, Christodoulides officially asked the United Nations to prepare for a speedy resumption of the reunification process. After meeting Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on 7 May 2018, he praised Secretary-General António Guterres for despatching a UN Special Representative to sound out the atmosphere for resuming talks.[7]
In June 2018, he visited Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin. They discussed regional developments and the strengthening of bilateral ties in energy and emergency situations. They also discussed Turkish incursions and strategic cooperation on the planned EastMed pipeline.[8] In June 2018, Christodoulides welcomed an announcement by ExxonMobil executives to speed up their schedule to begin drilling operations in Block 10 of the Exclusive Economic Zone. Operations were planned to begin in the fourth quarter of 2018 but[9] commenced in 2021.[citation needed]
On 17 July 2018, he met EU High Representative Federica Mogherini in Brussels. They discussed the potential role of the EU in resuming stalled peace talks with Turkey. During his visit, Christodoulides stated that Cyprus does "not have the luxury of a new talks' failure" and that "Turkey has to comply with European standards and international law."[10]
On 15 July 2020, he commented on the 2020 Armenian–Azerbaijani clashes, condemning the "ceasefire violation by Azerbaijan" and calling for "restraint of the parties to de-escalate the tension in the region".[11]
Christodoulides was made a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre in 2018 and was awarded the Order of the Serbian Flag on 5 April 2021 by President Aleksandar Vučić.[12]
After months of speculation on whether he would run in the 2023 Cypriot presidential election, Christodoulides expressed his interest at a press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 9 January.[13] The next day, he resigned as Minister and was replaced by veteran politician Ioannis Kasoulides on 11 January 2022.[14]
In June 2022, he formally announced his candidacy as an independent candidate, despite being a member of DISY, which fielded Averof Neofytou as its presidential nominee. On 5 January 2023, following the official filing of his candidacy, he was formally ejected from DISY by the party's governing body.[15]
Christodoulides gathered support from smaller parties, including DIKO, EDEK and DIPA,[5] while managing to sway a large portion of DISY supporters.[16] He won the first round of the presidential election with 32.04% of vote, and was thereafter backed by President Anastasiades.[17] After winning the second round with 51.92% of the vote, against the 48.08% of AKEL-backed independent Andreas Mavroyiannis, Christodoulides was declared president-elect.[18]
He was inaugurated on 28 February 2023.
Christodoulides declared that his primary focus was finding a solution to the Cyprus problem.[19] In order to restart the negotiations between the two sides, he requested the appointment of a UN special envoy. His proposal was accepted by Antonio Guterres, who appointed the Colombian diplomat Maria-Angela Cuellar with the aim of facilitating the diplomatic process. Cuellar will arrive in Cyprus after January 27, 2024. She has already met with Colin Stewart, Cyprus' permanent UN representative in New York, and is planning visits to the guarantor power countries (Greece, Turkey, and the UK).[20][21]
At a European Council summit on 26 October 2023[22] and at the 2023 Paris Peace Forum, organized by the French President Emmanuel Macron, Nikos Christodoulides presented his initiative to open a maritime corridor between Cyprus and Gaza, intending to deliver aid to the Gaza strip during the 2023 Israel-Hamas war. Due to the small distance between Cyprus and the conflict zone, Christodoulides suggested utilizing Larnaca port for shipping significant amounts of humanitarian relief to Gaza by sea. The aid would be collected, inspected, and stored in Cyprus. After daily checks by a joint committee, including Israel, the aid would be sent to Gaza. The vessels would be accompanied by warships and would arrive at a designated neutral area on the coast of Gaza.[23][24]
Christodoulides visited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and King Abdullah of Jordan to inform them about his proposed humanitarian corridor, while also discussing it with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz over the phone.[25][26]
The initiative received positive recognition from the international community and gained approval from the Israeli government.[27] The first step was done on January 1, 2024, when Cyprus and the UK collaborated to successfully send 87 tonnes of aid to Gaza through the Port Said in Egypt. The aid was then transferred through the Rafah border, without security checks in Israel.[28]
On March 4, 2024, Ursula von der Leyen declared the European Commission's support for Cyprus' humanitarian corridor initiative,[29][30] scheduling a visit to Cyprus on March 8, 2024, to assess the infrastructure.[31][32] The initiative also gained support by the United States, with President Joe Biden announcing on March 8, 2024, that the U.S. military will establish a temporary port in Gaza to enhance sea-based humanitarian aid delivery. The port will handle large vessels carrying food, medicine, and water, with initial shipments arriving via Cyprus. The U.S. will collaborate on security and coordinate with UN agencies and humanitarian operations on the ground.[33][34][35] The corridor is backed by aid from the United Arab Emirates which will be transported by ship to the port of Larnaca, in Cyprus. Israeli security officials will inspect the aid before onward delivery to Gaza.[36][32][37][38][39]
On March 12, 2024, the Spanish NGO's salvage vessel "Open Arms" departed from the port of Larnaca to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.[40] The ship towed a barge loaded with supplies provided by the U.S. charity World Central Kitchen and funded by the UAE. The aid included 200 tonnes of basic foodstuffs, such as rice, flour, and cans of tuna. The ship reached an undisclosed location off the coast of Gaza, navigating a newly opened shipping route.[41][42][43] The mission faced several technical challenges, including capacity and weather concerns. Construction of a makeshift jetty in Gaza facilitated unloading, overcoming Israel's restrictions on contact with Gaza's population.[44]
On March 21, 2024, technocrats from 36 countries convened at the "Zenon" Coordination Center in Larnaca to discuss bolstering the plan, coinciding with the imminent departure of a second ship from Larnaca Port to transport 500 tons of aid to Gaza. Efforts are underway to secure funding for the long-term operation of the Amalthea Plan, with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announcing a €10 million contribution, and the EU pledging €70 million in funding.[45][46]
On December 20, 2023, Yiannis Panayiotou, the Labor Minister of Christodoulides' government, announced a minimum wage increase from €940 to €1,000 per month. Employers initially opposed the raise, before proposing an increase to €970, while unions sought €1,020. Hence, the government's decision to increase the minimum wage to €1,000 was met with varying reactions from stakeholders.[47][48]
In October 2023, Christodoulides' government unveiled its ambitious plans for digital transformation, securing €282 million in EU funding for the realisation of the "Strategic Plan 2024-2026". This comprehensive plan encompasses diverse initiatives, including the integration of artificial intelligence, the promotion of ultra-high-speed network connectivity, the intensification of digital skills through education, support for research and innovation, encouragement of start-up entrepreneurship and the reinforcement of defense mechanisms against cyber threats. The Deputy Ministry of Innovation plays a pivotal role in implementing these initiatives, focusing on three key pillars: the digital transformation of Cyprus, the development of a sustainable innovative economy, and the protection of the country's infrastructure. The transformation aims to enhance efficiency in services, automate processes, increase governance transparency, and stimulate innovation, ultimately fostering economic development and job creation.[49] Christodoulides’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharias, highlighted the government's goal of turning Cyprus into a leading technology hub.[50]
Christodoulides came under scrutiny by both people and press in both Cyprus and Greece for the removal of his Minister of Defense Michalis Giorgallas who according to reports was ousted after mounting pressure from the government in Athens due to his stance on a joint defense doctrine (Ενιαίο Αμυντικό Δόγμα).[51][52][53]
Christodoulides is married to Philippa Karsera, a Greek Cypriot diplomat from Dora. They met in 1999 as newly appointed diplomatic attachés in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Philippa served at the Cypriot High Commission in London and then at the Embassy in Athens and the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the European Union in Brussels. She was then promoted deputy director of the President's Diplomatic Office at the Presidential Palace, Nicosia. Styled Minister Plenipotentiary. From February 2022, she led the crisis management directorate in the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[4][54]
The couple have four children together.[citation needed]
Christodoulides has contributed to domestic and international academic journals and is the author of two books: Plans for Solution of the Cyprus Problem 1948–1978 published in 2009,[55] and Relations between Athens and Nicosia and the Cyprus Problem 1977–1988 published in 2013.[56][4]
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