Syria and Cyprus discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding joint cooperation Details: The Director of the Department of European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Sally Shubat, discussed with the Deputy Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, Sebag Abdessian, ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Syria and Cyprus and develop prospects for joint cooperation between the two countries. The meeting witnessed an exchange of views on a number of issues of common interest, and discussed the possibilities of expanding bilateral cooperation to serve the common interests of the two countries.