Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus issue joint maritime declaration

El Alamein Summit UNCLOS Eastern Mediterranean GREGY interconnection maritime delimitation

Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus issued a joint declaration during a tripartite summit in El Alamein on September 8, 2026. The leaders emphasized that any agreements or memorandums regarding maritime boundary delimitation must be conducted in accordance with international law, specifically the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The declaration reaffirms the importance of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, while calling for the refraining from the threat or use of force in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. It also highlights regional energy cooperation, specifically mentioning the GREGY subsea electrical interconnection project and the utilization of Cypriot natural gas through Egyptian infrastructure.

In response to the summit, former Turkish ambassador Namık Tan described the declaration as a ‘bitter diplomatic lesson’ for the Turkish government. Tan suggested the move serves as a strategic response to recent regional agreements and implicitly challenges Turkish positions regarding maritime zones and the Cyprus issue by reinforcing UN-based frameworks.

Entities

Cyprus · Egypt · Greece · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Namık Tan · UNCLOS · United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

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[● 2 SOURCES] The summit addressed energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically mentioning the GREGY subsea electrical interconnection. www.enoplos.gr · www.emakedonia.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Former Turkish ambassador Namık Tan described the tripartite declaration as a ‘bitter diplomatic lesson’ for the Turkish government. omegalive.com.cy · www.thepressroom.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus issued a joint declaration at the El Alamein summit on September 8, 2026. www.enoplos.gr · www.emakedonia.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The declaration emphasizes respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the refraining from the threat or use of force. www.enoplos.gr · www.emakedonia.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The declaration supports resolving the Cyprus issue based on United Nations parameters and recent initiatives. www.thepressroom.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Namık Tan suggested the declaration serves as a response to the Mecca Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. omegalive.com.cy · www.thepressroom.gr

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about 23 hours ago

Πρώην Τούρκος πρέσβης: «Πικρό μάθημα διπλωματίας η τριμερής Ελλάδας, Κύπρου και Αιγύπτου» [omegalive.com.cy]

1 day ago

Κοινή Διακήρυξη της Τριμερούς στο Ελ Αλαμέιν: «Οι συμφωνίες οριοθέτησης να συνάπτονται βάσει Διεθνούς Δικαίου» [www.emakedonia.gr]

2 days ago

Τουρκική ανησυχία για την τριμερή Ελλάδας–Αιγύπτου–Κύπρου: «Πικρό μάθημα» για την Άγκυρα [www.thepressroom.gr]

1 day ago