New Cyprus High Commissioner presents credentials to Australia’s Governor-General

Key points

• Haralambos Kafkarides has formally presented his Letters of Credence to Governor-General Sam Mostyn at Government House in Canberra. The ceremony marked the start of his diplomatic duties as Cyprus's High Commissioner to Australia.
• Mostyn praised the Cypriot Australian community and Australia's long peacekeeping role in Cyprus through the United Nations. Kafkarides highlighted cooperation within the Commonwealth and support for reunification of the island.
• He also said preserving Cypriot culture and heritage would be a priority during his tenure.