Amman, Jordan. Cyprus, Greece and Jordan on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation and addressing regional challenges following the conclusion of their fifth trilateral summit. In a joint declaration, the leaders highlighted the need to strengthen coordination amid a rapidly evolving international and regional landscape.
Cooperation priorities
President Nikos Christodoulides, King Abdullah II and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed plans to expand collaboration in sectors including trade, energy, investment and culture. They also placed renewed emphasis on supply chain resilience, secure trade routes and transport infrastructure.
The leaders said these efforts aim to position the Eastern Mediterranean as a “vital hub linking Europe and the Arab region” and stressed cooperation on food and water security.
Commitment to international law
All three countries reiterated their commitment to international law, the UN Charter and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. They also stressed peaceful dispute resolution and the prohibition of acquiring territory by force.
Middle East escalation and navigation security
The declaration expressed “deep concern over the dangerous escalation in the Middle East” and its humanitarian, economic and security consequences. The leaders called for intensified international efforts to de-escalate tensions and address the root causes of conflict, while underlining the importance of maintaining the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in line with international law.
Lebanon ceasefire and humanitarian response
On Lebanon, the three sides stressed the need to sustain the ceasefire, support the government in exercising full sovereignty and ensure implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 1701. They highlighted the role of the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL in maintaining stability.
They also called for a strong humanitarian response to the crisis in Lebanon, noting the displacement of over one million people, and commended Jordan’s efforts in delivering aid, alongside support provided by Cyprus and Greece.
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