Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece Highlight Middle East Stability as Key to Cooperation
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Cairo, Jan 9 (NationPress) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stressed that the stability and security of the Middle East are vital components to foster cooperation.
"The region cannot endure further risks that could jeopardize its stability, devastate its nations, and adversely affect the potential of its citizens," Sisi remarked during a televised press briefing following the 10th Summit of the Egypt-Cyprus-Greece Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism convened in Cairo.
"We underlined during the summit that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, in line with international frameworks and relevant UN resolutions, is the sole path to attaining lasting peace, and consequently, economic growth and the desired comprehensive collaboration among the inhabitants of the region," Sisi continued.
Christodoulides remarked, "Our collective response is vital in effectively tackling regional hurdles," emphasizing the necessity for regional coalitions to advance human development and economic prosperity.
Mitsotakis emphasized, "We must collaborate to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, liberate detainees, and implement a two-state solution." He further noted that the escalating instability in the region demands enhanced geopolitical collaboration.
He also underscored the significance of upholding the territorial integrity of Syria and establishing a timeline for political transition, according to reports from the Xinhua news agency.
The summit also discussed the ongoing crises in Libya, Sudan, and Yemen.
Sisi additionally pointed out that the three nations concurred on the necessity of developing joint initiatives in renewable energy, electrical connectivity, and natural gas transportation. These projects aim to contribute effectively to ensuring global energy security, which has been disrupted by recent global crises.
