Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos discusses energy and Cyprus issue at regional conferences

On November 9, 2026, Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos emphasized the role of energy as a stabilizing force during a workshop at the University of Cyprus. Speaking at an event organized by the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, he addressed the creation of a research and innovation platform for sustainable energy across the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa (EMMENA). Kombos noted that despite ongoing regional conflicts in Iran, the Red Sea, Gaza, and Syria, cooperation remains essential to isolate revisionist agendas and ensure collective progress.

Separately, during the 22nd Annual Economist Cyprus Summit in Nicosia, Minister Kombos discussed the future of the Cyprus issue. He stated that any resumption of negotiations must be based on the progress achieved at the Crans-Montana talks, rather than starting from scratch. He affirmed that the Greek Cypriot side is ready for substantive dialogue, provided that discussions adhere strictly to United Nations Security Council mandates. The minister underscored that while his government approaches the process with a positive attitude, genuine progress depends on the willingness of all involved parties to cooperate.