President Christodoulides meets with King Abdullah II in New York

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides met with King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 21, 2026. The discussions focused on the latest developments in the Middle East, regional stability, the Cyprus issue, and the enhancement of bilateral and EU-Jordanian relations. President Christodoulides highlighted the 2025 Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership as a key milestone for cooperation, noting Cyprus's active support for Jordan within the European Union.

Beyond diplomatic relations, the leaders addressed practical cooperation, including civil protection, with President Christodoulides expressing gratitude for Jordan's provision of two firefighting aircraft and personnel. Discussions also covered potential infrastructure projects linking Cyprus, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon to improve regional connectivity. Furthermore, the leaders reviewed the regional role of Turkey and explored how to leverage the Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union to foster regional security and stability. President Christodoulides later participated in a summit of heads of state dedicated to multilateralism, international law, peace, and prosperity.