President Christodoulides addresses the 22nd Cyprus Summit in Nicosia

On November 9, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides addressed the 22nd Cyprus Summit of The Economist in Nicosia. The President emphasized Cyprus's strategic role as a bridge for cooperation between the European Union, the Middle East, and the Gulf nations. He underscored the country's commitment to fostering stability in the Eastern Mediterranean by leveraging its geographic location, EU membership, and regional diplomatic relations.

Christodoulides explicitly linked the resolution of the Cyprus issue to regional stability and economic development. He stated that a settlement, based on agreed frameworks and EU values, is urgent to restore national unity and protect the rights of all citizens. The President argued that a unified Cyprus would be better positioned to participate in critical initiatives like the IMEC trade corridor. Furthermore, he noted that while a solution would offer significant benefits to the region, including Turkey, the current policies of the Turkish government have excluded them from these collaborative opportunities, thereby creating instability.

The President reiterated his readiness to work toward a viable solution, asserting that Cyprus chooses to be a proactive part of regional solutions rather than part of its problems. The summit served as a platform to highlight that regional cooperation remains a fundamental prerequisite for prosperity and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.