President Christodoulides discusses regional issues and energy projects in Dublin

President Nikos Christodoulides held separate meetings with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin on November 12-13, 2026. The discussions focused on the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) energy project, for which the French research vessel Abeille Marengo continues its operations in international waters despite minor radio interference from a Turkish frigate. Both vessels exchanged claims regarding the status of the seabed.

Beyond energy infrastructure, the President addressed Cyprus's progress toward joining the Schengen area, noting that all technical requirements have been met for two years and no member states have expressed opposition. President Christodoulides also expressed optimism regarding the Cyprus issue, stating that he is in constant contact with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Nicosia is waiting for Guterres to return from his trip to the Philippines to finalize the date for a tripartite meeting, with the ultimate goal of resuming negotiations from where they left off in Crans-Montana. Additionally, the President emphasized the need for EU-wide regulation of artificial intelligence to protect democracy ahead of the 2027 elections.