Nicos Anastasiades is a Cypriot politician who served as the President of Cyprus from 2013 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Rally party and has been involved in politics for several decades, holding various positions, including that of a lawyer and a member of the House of Representatives. His presidency focused on economic recovery and managing the ongoing division of Cyprus. Anastasiades played a significant role in international relations, particularly in addressing the Cyprus dispute with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He also worked on strengthening Cyprus's ties with the European Union and promoting energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean region.