Cyprus, Greece and Egypt Strengthen Regional Cooperation at Al-Alamein Summit
NICOSIA — Cyprus, Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on security, stability and development across the Eastern Mediterranean and the wider Middle East following a trilateral summit in Egypt
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Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met in Al-Alamein on September 8 for the latest meeting of the three-country cooperation mechanism.
The leaders described their partnership as an important platform for addressing regional challenges and promoting stability. Their discussions covered geopolitical developments, security concerns and opportunities for deeper economic and strategic cooperation.
A central theme was the importance of maintaining stability in the Eastern Mediterranean at a time of heightened regional tensions. The three governments agreed that continued consultation and coordination between them can contribute to wider efforts aimed at preventing further escalation.
The leaders also expressed support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states in the region and stressed the importance of resolving disputes through diplomatic and political channels.
Security in the Arab Gulf was another significant issue. The three countries expressed solidarity with Gulf states and supported efforts to protect their security, stability and sovereignty.
Energy cooperation remains another important part of the relationship. Cyprus, Greece and Egypt have increasingly explored opportunities to expand cooperation in energy, infrastructure and regional connectivity, with the Eastern Mediterranean seen as an area with significant strategic potential.
The summit also addressed relations between Egypt and the European Union. Cyprus, as an EU member and a geographically close neighbour of Egypt, continues to play a role in strengthening communication between Cairo and European institutions.
The leaders emphasised that their cooperation is not limited to political and security matters. They also want to expand collaboration in areas including economic development, energy, infrastructure, technology and other sectors of mutual interest.
The three countries have maintained their trilateral cooperation for more than a decade, with regular high-level meetings providing a framework for coordinating policies and developing joint initiatives.
The latest summit comes as the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East face a complex combination of geopolitical tensions, energy concerns and security challenges.
For Cyprus, the partnership with Greece and Egypt provides an important regional platform. For Egypt, cooperation with two EU member states offers another channel for strengthening its relationship with Europe. Greece also views the mechanism as an important element of its wider regional diplomacy.
The Al-Alamein meeting therefore reinforced the three countries’ intention to continue working together on regional stability while expanding cooperation in areas that could generate long-term economic and strategic benefits.
