Leaders of MED9 nations meet in Split to discuss regional security and energy

The 13th MED9 Summit, involving leaders from nine Mediterranean EU member states, took place on October 7, 2026, in Split, Croatia. The meeting, chaired by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, was attended by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, along with leaders from France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain. EU leadership, including European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, also participated. Key agenda items included the October European Council preparations, regional energy security, migration, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with the Crown Prince of Jordan present for discussions on the latter.

On the sidelines of the summit, significant diplomatic activity occurred, notably a discussion between President Christodoulides, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The leaders addressed the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity project, which involves the French company Nexans. The project aims to link the grids of Greece and Cyprus. Participants also reaffirmed their commitment to a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue within the framework of the United Nations, welcoming the Secretary-General's intention to convene a broad meeting to facilitate progress.