Nicosia:The House Presidents of Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have expressed their determination to collaborate closely in addressing common challenges faced by their countries and the region. This commitment was made during the Second Trilateral Meeting of the Presidents of the Parliaments of the three nations, held in Nicosia. The leaders emphasized cooperation at both the trilateral level and within interparliamentary organizations.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the joint statement issued after the meeting highlighted the commitment of the three countries to uphold international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). They also stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty of all nations as a foundation for peace and stability in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean. The statement welcomed Greece's position at the United Nations against the ratification of an illegal Memorandum of Understanding between Turkey and Libya.

The meeting underscored the strategic roles of Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus in their respective regions. The leaders noted Egypt's influence in the Arab world and the strategic significance of Greece and Cyprus as EU Member States in the Eastern Mediterranean. They expressed the intention of their parliaments to support government efforts in implementing joint projects aimed at enhancing energy security.

The joint statement also pointed to the significance of parliamentary cooperation, grounded in shared values and principles. The leaders committed to enhancing European Union engagement in the region and recognized the potential of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting regional cooperation in energy, security, tourism, education, culture, and diaspora issues.

The Presidents discussed the role of youth in public life and agreed to facilitate the participation of young people in discussions of common interest. They pledged to continue their trilateral parliamentary meetings and extend cooperation to parliamentary committees, emphasizing the exchange of knowledge and best practices. The Third Trilateral Meeting of the Presidents of the Parliaments is scheduled to take place in Egypt.