Cyprus and Lebanon hold high-level bilateral consultations in Beirut

On November 13, 2026, the Political Director of the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thessalia Salina Siambou, conducted official political consultations in Beirut with her Lebanese counterpart, Ambassador Ibrahim Assaf. The discussions primarily focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Cyprus and Lebanon, evaluating the progress of EU-Lebanon relations, and addressing critical matters of regional security. The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the meetings emphasized Cyprus's ongoing commitment to providing active support to Lebanon.

During her visit, Siambou held high-level meetings with several key Lebanese figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Fadi Fakhry Alame, and the Director General of the Presidency of the Republic of Lebanon, Antoine Choucair. Furthermore, the agenda included specialized discussions regarding humanitarian and security coordination. Siambou met with Karolina L. Billing, the representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Lebanon, as well as representatives from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). These engagements underscore the strategic focus on regional stability and diplomatic cooperation between the two nations and international entities.