Cyprus hosts second trilateral parliamentary summit with Greece and Egypt

On November 11, 2026, the House of Representatives of Cyprus hosted the second trilateral meeting of parliamentary speakers from Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt in Nicosia. Annita Demetriou, the Cypriot House President, welcomed her counterparts Hesham Badawy of Egypt and Nikitas Kaklamanis of Greece. The summit was preceded by an official visit from the Egyptian delegation, which arrived on November 8, aimed at strengthening strategic bilateral ties across sectors including defense, trade, energy, and migration.

The discussions focused on three thematic pillars: the role of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering peace and stability in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean; energy as a primary driver of regional cooperation; and the enhancement of youth-focused parliamentary collaboration. During the summit, the speakers collectively condemned the maritime memorandum between Turkey and Libya, labeling it as unacceptable, and reaffirmed their commitment to international law and regional security.

The meeting concluded with the adoption of a joint declaration to solidify future parliamentary cooperation. Following the sessions, the participants held a joint press conference to present their shared positions on geopolitical challenges and the strategic importance of the trilateral alliance. Both Cyprus and Egypt emphasized their commitment to deepening these ties, following a previously revised Memorandum of Cooperation between their respective legislative bodies.