Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the Greece-Cyprus Intergovernmental Summit, the 3rd edition of which has kicked off in Athens, has improved coordination between the two governments, during a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Maximos Mansion.
“Beyond our very close communication, it’s important that we’re able to coordinate – especially ahead of the significant milestone for Cyprus, its assumption of the EU presidency in 2026,” the Greek PM added.
President Christodoulides agreed: “Thanks to our excellent cooperation, we have managed to strengthen our relations beyond strictly national issues. On behalf of the Cypriot side, I want to say that we’ve learned a lot about governance from Greece, and I want to thank you for your collaboration. We are making use of the know-how you’re applying in Greece.”
Looking ahead to Cyprus’ assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, Christodoulides said the country will be working hard for the EU’s strategic autonomy. “Greece and Cyprus have a key role to play in strengthening the EU’s relations with the broader Middle East, while at the same time, through our own initiatives – such as last week’s meeting of the three energy ministers in Athens – finding points of convergence in EU-US relations,” he pointed out.
The agenda of the 3rd Greece–Cyprus Intergovernmental Summit
Greek and Cypriot ministers will be discussing the environment, health, education, transport, digital policy, housing policy, civil protection, justice, culture and foreign affairs. The aim is to take coordinated action in these areas, intensify cooperation and exchange best practices.
Energy issues are also expected to be discussed, in light of recent developments. The Prime Minister is expected to brief Christodoulides on his meetings with US officials and the agreements signed in Athens, which enhance Greece’s geopolitical and energy role in the wider region — extending all the way to Ukraine.
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