"It is Cyprus’ inalienable right to make use of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)," said Samaras, in brief statements following his meeting with Anastasiades. "There is a need for a common policy on EEZs, because the energy reserves of member states are also the energy reserves of the EU." On the Cyprus issue, Samaras noted that there is a new chance for a solution after Anastasiades’ election, but warned that a lot depends on the stance of the Turkish-Cypriot side.

The PM also expressed hope that Nicosia would be able to achieve the best possible terms for its EU-IMF bailout and called for coordination between Greece and Cyprus on issues related to the economic crisis.

Finance Minister Yiannis Stournaras met with his Cypriot counterpart Michalis Sarris who accompanied the Cypriot President to Athens.