Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf has arrived in Cyprus on an official visit, encompassing two meetings with Cypriot officials, according to an announcement by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) released on Monday.

The announcement noted that Makhlouf’s visit to Cyprus came after an official invitation by CBC governor Constantinos Herodotou.

On Monday afternoon, Makhlouf will meet with CBC governor Herodotou, before meeting with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Tuesday morning.

It should be noted that the latter meeting, which will take place at the Finance Ministry in Nicosia, will be held in the presence of the CBC governor.

“Following the meeting [at the Finance Ministry], statements will be made to the media,” the CBC announcement concluded.