CAIRO —
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos
Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasised that the
stability and security of the Middle East are essential pillars for fostering
cooperation.
"The region cannot tolerate additional risks that could
undermine its stability, destroy its countries, and negatively impact the
potential of its peoples," Sisi said during a televised press conference
on Wednesday following the 10th Summit of the Egypt-Cyprus-Greece Trilateral
Cooperation Mechanism held in Cairo.
"We emphasised during the summit that establishing an
independent Palestinian state, in accordance with international references and
relevant UN resolutions, is the only way to achieve sustainable peace, and,
consequently, economic development and the desired comprehensive cooperation
among the peoples of the region," Sisi added.
"Our joint response is crucial in efficiently
addressing regional challenges," Christodoulides stated, highlighting the
need for regional coalitions to promote human development and economic
prosperity.
Mitsotakis stressed, "We must work together to achieve
a ceasefire in Gaza, release detainees, and establish a two-state
solution." He added that the increasing instability in the region
necessitates enhanced geopolitical cooperation.
He also highlighted the importance of maintaining the
territorial integrity of Syria and establishing a timetable for political
transition, reports Xinhua news agency.
The summit also addressed ongoing crises in Libya, Sudan,
and Yemen.
Sisi further noted that the three countries agreed on the
importance of developing joint projects in renewable energy, electrical
interconnection, and natural gas transportation. These initiatives aim to
contribute effectively to ensuring global energy security, which has been
affected by recent global crises.
