President Nikos Christodoulides stated that dividing the role of the attorney-general into two is "necessary" as a measure of modernisation.
It will strengthen people's trust in justice, ensure accountability and harmonise our country's situation with European and international standards.
He mentioned a "societal demand" for this change, addressing a conference on the matter of the attorney-general's office.
Author's summary: Christodoulides supports role split.