Cyprus hosts second tripartite meeting of parliamentary speakers

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, Annita Demetriou, is hosting the second tripartite meeting of the Speakers of the Parliaments of Cyprus, Egypt, and Greece on November 11, 2026. The Egyptian delegation is led by Hesham Badawy, and the Greek side is represented by Nikitas Kaklamanis. The summit aims to strengthen regional stability and parliamentary cooperation among the three nations.

The agenda includes three thematic sessions: the role of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering peace and stability in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean, energy as a driver for regional cooperation, and the empowerment of the youth through legislative collaboration. The meeting builds upon a broader strategic partnership that encompasses defense, security, trade, migration, tourism, and education. During bilateral discussions on November 9, Speaker Demetriou and Speaker Badawy reaffirmed their commitment to international law and reviewed an updated memorandum of cooperation between their respective legislative bodies.

Following recent regional developments, Demetriou expressed condolences to the Egyptian delegation regarding a fatal train accident in Egypt. The discussions serve to reinforce the strategic significance of the Cyprus-Egypt-Greece axis in ensuring regional security and prosperity.