Christodoulides discusses regional cooperation and energy plans at UN General Assembly
The Cyprus president met representatives of the American Jewish Committee and a UAE minister to discuss regional cooperation, the Cyprus problem and energy projects.
Washington, United States. President Nikos Christodoulides met representatives of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss Cyprus’ role in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus-US relations and regional cooperation. He also held a separate meeting on Cyprus’ energy plans with a UAE minister.
Regional cooperation and Cyprus talks
Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a post on X that the AJC meeting covered trilateral cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and Israel, as well as efforts to promote the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, which builds on the Eastern Mediterranean Energy and Security Cooperation Act.
Christodoulides briefed the AJC on developments in the Cyprus problem and efforts to resume negotiations under United Nations auspices. Letymbiotis said Cyprus was strengthening its strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Energy discussions with UAE minister
Christodoulides separately met UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber.
According to Letymbiotis, they discussed the Republic of Cyprus’ energy plans, the UAE’s interest in a more active presence in Cyprus’ energy sector and possible participation in major energy projects with wider regional importance. The spokesman said Cyprus was strengthening its role as a reliable energy partner in the Eastern Mediterranean, creating prospects for cooperation and investment.
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