Artem Peters

## Artem PetersRVO MP MPA MLC TD PC

Paparizou in 2022

* MPA for New Brunswick

India:

* Leader of the Lok Sabha
* Minister of Culture
* Pratinidhi for South India

Ireland:

* Minister of Culture
* Teachta Dála

**Artem Cirillo Peters** (b. 9 June 1989) is a British politician currently serving as the 1st Prime Minister of New Zealand since 15th April 2023. Peters currently serves as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations & Minister of State for Business, Peters is the Conservative MP for Dover.

## Career

### President of Cyprus (2022-2023)

Peters became the President of Cyprus upon Cyprus' creation as a nation within the community and has been re-elected once. It was wildly regarded that Peters was one of the most active Commonwealth leaders proving to be dedicated to the service of his country. On April 15th 2023 Peters announced that Cyprus would transition into New Zealand with the decision backed by cabinet ministers and Representatives

### Prime Minister of New Zealand (2023-Present)

Peters was appointed Prime Minister of New Zealand upon its creation. Under his leadership New Zealand has pioneered the way in pacific relations. Peters is recognised as the leading cause for the creation of the Pacific Islands Forum for closer pacific unity.

### Representative for Nicosia (2022-2023)

Paparizou has been the Representative for the Nicosia district since October 2022 - April 2023.

### Minister of Culture (2023-2023)

Paparizou published the "Learn Greek" & "Learn Turkish" booklets in hopes of expanding the knowledge of both languages in the country.

## Political Positions

### American relations

Peters has a negative view of BUSA due to the toxicity and flawed democracy. Peters stated: "I would most likely vote against any attempt at establishing relations again if it was put to a referendum or a vote in Parliament " in January of 2023. In February of 2023 Peters reiterated his opposition to establishing relations relations with BUSA following the BUSA BFRN summit in Paris. He has also stated that they need to realize we will come to them if we want relations and that they should focus on their own problems instead of trying to restart relations when BUK clearly does not want to.

### European relations

Paparizou supports the creation of the European Union, as well as the Euro following the creation of the European Union. Paparizou is known to have positive views towards France and a positive relationship with members of BFRN, and supports maintaining close relations with France. Paparizou told CYBC that he strongly condemns any contact between BFRN and BUSA, saying it will risk the stability of Franco-Cypriot relations.

### Commonwealth relations

Paparizou is a strong supporter of close relations between countries of the Commonwealth and values the close relationships between members.

### Monarchy

Paparizou is a supportive of the British Monarchy.

## Personal life

Peters is ethnically Armenian-Cypriot, he spent his early years of life living in the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic before his family moved to Cyprus in the late 90s. When Peters was 18 he moved to Greece to study at the University of Athens. Upon returning to Cyprus Peters perused a career in politics and was elected President of Cyprus. Peters would soon leave Cyprus and move to New Zealand and become Prime Minister of New Zealand. Peters is known to enjoy hikes on the south island and spending time in the gardens of Premier House. Peters is close friends with DCMS Secretary Christian Bateman, Commons Leader Veronica Carrington, and Former Deputy Prime Minister Harvey Galloway.

## Awards

* Order of Makarios III
* Royal Victorian Order
* Canadian Royal Victorian Order
* Order of New Zealand
* Order of St. John

## Notes

1. ↑ Formerly known as **Artem Cirillo Paparaizou**, and **Artem Cirillo Pavlov**