Greece, Egypt and Cyprus discuss regional stability, energy and migration at Summit

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Energy, regional security, and migration were key topics at the 10th Trilateral Greece–Egypt–Cyprus Summit held in Cairo on Wednesday, January 8, where Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides gathered to discuss pressing regional issues.

In a joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting “peace and stability in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and North Africa,” urging regional countries to “refrain from provocative actions.”

The statement also called for a complete ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, in line with a UN Security Council resolution. It further emphasised the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“We underscore the importance of protecting members of religious and ethnic minorities and safeguarding Syria’s cultural heritage,” the statement read, adding that efforts should be made to reunify Libya’s institutions and address the Sudanese conflict, with Egypt playing a key role.

On Cyprus, the leaders called for the resumption of a peace process led by Cypriots to reunify the island as a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with a single sovereignty.

During the joint press conference, Mitsotakis spotlighted the “GREGY” Interconnector, a landmark project aimed at linking Greece and Egypt and facilitating the transfer of clean energy from North Africa to Europe.

On migration, Mitsotakis praised Egypt for securing its maritime borders and highlighted the country’s essential role in curbing illegal migration. “Egypt plays a critical role in addressing illegal migration,” he said, while stressing the need for enhanced cooperation on legal migration.

“We already have a bilateral agreement with Egypt, which we are implementing and wish to expand further,” Mitsotakis added, emphasising that migration is a key issue in relations between Cairo and Brussels.

Source: Ekathimerini.

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