Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt hold trilateral summit in El Alamein

On September 8, 2026, the leaders of Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt met in El Alamein, Egypt, for a trilateral summit aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. President Nikos Christodoulides, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held initial bilateral discussions before concluding the summit with a joint declaration.

The discussions focused on geopolitical developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, with an emphasis on energy, defense, and maritime security. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the trilateral cooperation mechanism established in 2014 and supported a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem based on UN resolutions. They also discussed regional crises, including the situations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Libya, calling for political solutions and respect for international law. The summit took place alongside the El Alamein International Airshow, which runs from September 8 to 10.

Observers noted the timing of the meeting in light of the recently signed 'Mecca Pact' between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. While some reports suggested Egypt might be pressured to join that alliance, the Cairo summit underscored the continued strategic alignment of Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt as a pillar of stability. The leaders concluded the day by pledging to continue regular coordination to promote peace and security in the region.