Cyprus, Greece and Jordan hold fifth trilateral summit in Amman

On May 6, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece, and King Abdullah II of Jordan met in Amman for their fifth trilateral summit. The leaders reviewed progress since their previous meeting in Nicosia in November 2024 and signed a joint declaration. Key focus areas include deepening cooperation in energy, trade, investment, infrastructure, and climate change, with a particular emphasis on defense, security, and supply chain resilience. The nations aim to position the Eastern Mediterranean as a vital hub connecting Europe with the Arab region. Furthermore, the leaders expressed deep concern regarding regional tensions and reaffirmed their commitment to international law and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Discussions also addressed the importance of strengthening EU-Jordan relations, following an informal European Council meeting hosted in Cyprus. Future practical collaboration will focus on areas such as disaster management, connectivity, and defense intelligence sharing, with the next summit scheduled to take place in Athens in 2027.