Annita Demetriou addresses regional stability and EU policy

On June 29, 2026, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, Annita Demetriou, visited the Hellenic Parliament and spoke at the Athens Defence Conference 2026. During her addresses, she emphasized that Greece and Cyprus serve as pillars of security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. She stated that both countries must leverage their geographical position as a gateway between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia to enhance regional cooperation. Demetriou highlighted the importance of trilateral cooperation mechanisms with like-minded countries in military and defense sectors. Regarding the European Union, she called for a transition to more decisive foreign policy, integrated defense capabilities, and deeper energy union. She argued that these actions are essential for overcoming current challenges, including geopolitical shifts, hybrid threats, and migration pressures. The speaker reiterated that stability in the Eastern Mediterranean is inherently linked to the overall security of the European Union.