President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday took part in the regular tripartite cooperation summit between Egypt, Greece and Cyprus in El Alamein.
Presidential Spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi praised the historic ties of friendship and cooperation and close bonds among the three countries and their peoples.
El-Sisi stressed the importance of continuing efforts to advance constructive cooperation within the tripartite mechanism, which has become a model for meaningful regional cooperation aimed at promoting stability and development in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Shennawy said the Cypriot president and Greek prime minister praised the launch of the 2026 Egypt International Airshow and Aerospace Exhibition in El Alamein, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening trilateral cooperation.
They noted that the mechanism has become a leading platform for consolidating peace and supporting regional security in a manner that serves the interests of the three countries and their peoples.
The spokesman added that the summit discussed ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, as well as energy, tourism, education and culture. Talks also covered migration, labor and the movement of skilled Egyptian workers to the two countries, with the leaders underscoring the importance of security cooperation in addressing common challenges, including illegal migration and organized crime.
The summit also reviewed regional and international developments. President Sisi highlighted Egypt’s efforts to restore peace and stability and prevent escalation in the Middle East, particularly amid the repercussions of regional tensions for global trade and energy security.
The Cypriot and Greek leaders expressed their appreciation for Egypt’s active role, while the three countries agreed to continue political consultations and coordination to further regional stability.
The talks also addressed the Palestinian cause. President Sisi stressed the need to uphold the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensure the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.
He reaffirmed Egypt’s longstanding position that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is the only path toward lasting peace and stability in the region.
The summit also discussed the Nile water issue, which Egypt considers an existential matter. President Sisi underscored its importance to Egypt as a national security issue, expressing appreciation for the supportive positions of Greece and Cyprus in this regard.
The three sides agreed on the importance of full adherence to the principles of international law governing transboundary international rivers, particularly the Nile, including the principles of causing no harm, prior notification and rejection of unilateral measures.
The three leaders also affirmed the positive momentum in Egypt-EU relations across various fields amid the implementation of the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership agreement signed between Egypt and the European Union in 2024.
At the conclusion of the talks, President Sisi held a joint press conference with the Cypriot president and the Greek prime minister.
Source: MENA
