Israel’s president Isaac Herzog took a break from his official programme on Wednesday to visit the home of Disy leader Averof Neophytou, where he received a warm welcome from Neophytou and his wife, Maria Selipa.

The two men are close friends and Herzog has in the past visited the Disy leader at his holiday home in Argakas, local media reported.

The same reports said their meeting went beyond a friendly chat to substantial talks.

Israel’s president was in Cyprus for a one-day official visit.