Doha:Cyprus and Qatar have agreed to enhance their collaboration in the areas of justice and security. This agreement was reached during meetings held by Cyprus' Justice Minister, Costas Fytiris, in Doha as part of his official visit.

According to Cyprus News Agency, during discussions with Qatari Ministers of Justice and Internal Affairs, both parties confirmed their mutual commitment to strengthen cooperation. They emphasized advancing specific initiatives and exchanging expertise in these sectors.

The meetings resulted in the decision to establish a joint inter-ministerial committee between Cyprus and Qatar. This committee will coordinate and promote various areas of cooperation. Additionally, a similar mechanism for collaboration was discussed with the Minister of Interior, addressing matters under his jurisdiction.

Plans were also made for the Qatari Ministers to visit Cyprus to further enhance bilateral relations and prepare memoranda of cooperation in their respective fields.

In discussions with the Qatari Minister of Interior, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the focus was on enhancing police cooperation. This includes combating organized crime, training police personnel, and exchanging expertise. Further emphasis was placed on maritime security, coast guard operations, protecting critical infrastructure, and crisis management.

The operation of Qatar's National Command Center (NCC) was highlighted as a point of interest for Cyprus, which is planning a new Command, Control, and Communications Center.

In talks with Qatar's Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Ibrahim bin Ali Al-Mohannadi, the discussion centered on justice sector cooperation, mediation programs, combatting financial crime, and exchanging expertise and visits. There was a particular focus on utilizing the existing legal cooperation agreement signed in 2014 through the joint inter-ministerial committee.

Minister Fytiris also attended the Global Security Forum 2026 in Doha, discussing contemporary geopolitical developments and security challenges with international officials and experts. He is set to visit Qatar's National Command Center to gain insight into its operations, which will aid in planning a similar facility in Cyprus.