The main goal of the government remains to improve the daily lives of residents, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday assessing his first three years in office.

In an article in Phileleftheros, he said the government is proceeding with “bold cuts” and a clear ideological framework, away from experimentation and populism. In an unstable international environment, the main issue for the people of Cyprus is security and stability in all areas of everyday life, he added.

From the first day of government, he said “clear and ambitious goals were set to strengthen security, modernise the state and improve the daily lives of citizens, with policies that, as he states, have already begun to yield tangible results”.

Among the main priorities he listed are: an extrovert foreign policy with a clear European-Western orientation; strong defence and security; a competitive and resilient economy; the modernisation of the state with an emphasis on bold reforms, transparency and the prevention of corruption; and the well-being of residents through policies for health, education, housing and the welfare state.

In foreign policy, the President stressed that the island is strengthening its international presence, especially through the ongoing presidency of the EU Council, upgrading its role as a pillar of stability and security in the region.

He also referred to specific initiatives including the Amalthea corridor taking aid to Gaza, the strengthening of strategic cooperation with Greece, the development of a strategic dialogue with the United States and the further deepening of relations with France.

In the field of defence and security, Christodoulides pointed out that a continuous effort is being made to strengthen the country’s deterrent power, mentioning, among other things, the use of European funds, the participation in armament programmes and the upgrading of military infrastructure.

He also made reference to the management of migration, noting that Cyprus is now a model at the European level with a significant reduction in irregular arrivals and asylum applications as well as an increase in returns.

The economy, the President said, is recording positive results, with growth of 3.8 per cent in 2025, a fiscal surplus and a reduction in public debt to 55 per cent, while unemployment is at low levels, approaching full employment conditions. These data translate into strengthening confidence, attracting investment and creating new jobs, he added.

Christodulides also spoke about reforms and digital transformation of the state, with the introduction of more than 100 digital services, the acceleration of procedures and the improvement of service to citizens and businesses.

He emphasised that transparency and accountability have been strengthened, with measures to combat corruption and comply with international recommendations, which contributes to the restoration of the country’s credibility.

Finally, he reiterated that the main goal remains the improvement of the daily lives of citizens through policies in health, education, housing and the welfare state.

Measures taken on this front include the extension of maternity leave, the strengthening of support for families and the elderly, as well as new housing plans for the young generation. At the same time, reforms are underway to the pension system.

“We continue with consistency and responsibility, responding to the demands of society and strengthening the country’s international credibility,” Christodoulides concluded.