Cairo, Egypt. President Nikos Christodoulides and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met on Monday in Cairo, reaffirming the strategic relationship between their countries with a focus on energy security and regional stability.
Strategic partnership and regional coordination
The two leaders discussed deepening bilateral ties, describing their partnership as a “pillar of stability” and a model for cooperation in the Levant. They reaffirmed their commitment to stronger coordination in response to regional developments and evolving geopolitical conditions, with particular emphasis on energy security.
Energy corridor and regional resilience
Christodoulides and el-Sisi exchanged views on broader regional issues and agreed on the importance of closer alignment to address challenges linked to energy supply and security. They reiterated their intention to promote an eastern Mediterranean energy corridor as part of wider efforts to enhance regional and European energy resilience.
Broader cooperation and EU council presidency
The meeting confirmed a shared objective of advancing cooperation at multiple levels, including political, economic and institutional engagement. Reference was also made to Cyprus’ EU council presidency, with discussions touching on how the position could support priorities of mutual interest for Egypt.
High-level contacts and upcoming meetings
Christodoulides highlighted the frequency of high-level contacts, saying the visit marked his sixth trip to Egypt as president and reflects “the strength of our friendship and partnership, especially in strategic sectors”. The leaders also discussed upcoming diplomatic engagements, including planned trilateral and intergovernmental meetings involving Cyprus, Greece and Egypt, expected to take place in Cyprus in the near future.
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