Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits Cyprus for working talks

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to conduct a working visit to Cyprus on October 29 and 30. Cypriot Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced that President Abbas will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace for private discussions, followed by a working lunch with their respective delegations. This marks the third encounter between the two leaders since Christodoulides assumed office, with their last meeting taking place in Palestine in May 2025.

The primary agenda for the discussions includes the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the humanitarian role of the Republic of Cyprus, specifically regarding the 'Amalthea' maritime corridor used to deliver aid to Gaza. Furthermore, the leaders are scheduled to address the breadth of bilateral relations, the broader regional developments, EU-Palestine relations, and current updates concerning the Cyprus issue. The meeting underscores the historical and long-standing political ties between the two nations.