Israeli President Isaac Herzog makes official working visit to Cyprus

On September 10, 2026, Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Cyprus for an official working visit at the invitation of President Nikos Christodoulides. The two leaders met at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The agenda focused on tourism, defense, security, energy, and trade. During the talks, President Christodoulides highlighted a record-breaking summer for bilateral tourism, with over 200 flights per week compared to the usual average of 140. President Herzog expressed a personal desire for future trilateral cooperation involving the leaders of Lebanon, Cyprus, and Israel to promote regional stability.

In preparation for the visit, Cyprus Police implemented increased security measures, including temporary road closures in the Larnaca and Nicosia districts between 09:00 and 16:00. These measures caused brief traffic disruptions. Meanwhile, a coalition of activist groups, including the Pancyprian Peace Council, organized a protest outside the Presidential Palace at 18:30. The demonstrators condemned the visit, citing concerns over regional conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, and argued that closer diplomatic ties could undermine regional security. The visit concluded with a working lunch following the private meetings between the two presidents.