Washington, United States. Cyprus submitted targeted proposals on Gaza reconstruction and security ahead of the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace held on Thursday in the US capital. Nicosia was represented by Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, participating as an observer.
Meeting participants and focus
In a statement, Cyprus’ foreign ministry said representatives of 14 other EU member-states attended the meeting. The European Commission was represented by Dubravka Suica, Commissioner for the Mediterranean.
The meeting “focused on presenting the next steps and on the mechanisms to monitor what was agreed in the Peace Agreement and the Peace Plan submitted by US President Donald Trump, as adopted by UN Security Council Resolution 2803”.
Cyprus proposals linked to Resolution 2803
The foreign ministry said the Cyprus government submitted proposals building on six points drawn up by President Nikos Christodoulides regarding implementation of Resolution 2803.
The updated document covers four aspects: humanitarian aid via the Amalthea corridor; early recovery efforts for Gaza, restoration of critical infrastructures, and reconstruction; provision of security training in collaboration with EU missions; and operational support for the International Stabilisation Force.
Bilateral meetings in Washington
During his visit to Washington, Kombos held meetings with a number of officials from Board of Peace participating countries.
In the talks, Kombos “stressed the significance of continuing the coordinated international efforts promoting stability and security in the region”.
About the Board of Peace
The Board of Peace is an international organisation with the stated purpose of promoting peacekeeping around the world. Established by Donald Trump and led by the government of the United States, the board is named in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 as a body tasked with overseeing the processes of the Gaza peace plan.
The Board of Peace was proposed in September 2025 and formally established on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in January 2026.
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