Mahmoud Abbas visits Cyprus to discuss regional stability and peace talks

Mahmoud Abbas Nikos Christodoulides Cyprus Israel-Palestine peace talks Eastern Mediterranean security

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas conducted a working visit to Cyprus on October 29–30, meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia. The discussions focused on bilateral relations, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and regional security in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Abbas urged Cyprus to utilize its close diplomatic ties with Israel to act as a mediator and help revive peace negotiations with the Palestinian people once a new Israeli government is formed. He emphasized that any political solution must be based on international law and United Nations Security Council resolutions.

President Christodoulides reaffirmed Cyprus’s readiness to play any role deemed necessary by the Palestinian side to achieve regional stability. He noted that the Republic of Cyprus is part of the solution to regional problems and remains committed to resolving the Palestinian issue in accordance with international frameworks.

Separately, President Christodoulides addressed the upcoming arrival of Maria Angela Holguin, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, noting that a trilateral meeting involving Holguin, Tufan Erhürman, and Christodoulides is scheduled for November 9 to discuss the Cyprus issue.

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Cyprus · Mahmoud Abbas · Maria Angela Holguín · Nikos Christodoulides · Republic of Cyprus · United Nations

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Republic of Cyprus is taking actions to assert its sovereign rights regarding the GSI and NAVTEX issues.
[● 2 SOURCES] Anita Demetriou attended the student parade in Nicosia for the October 28th anniversary.
[● 2 SOURCES] Anita Demetriou called for absolute cooperation between Greece and Cyprus on all fronts.
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Nikos Christodoulides attended the October 28th national anniversary parade in Nicosia.
[● 4 SOURCES] Abbas and Christodoulides held a meeting and a working lunch. cyprus-mail.com · oxu.az · omegalive.com.cy
[○ 1 SOURCE] The TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed sadness over Abbas’s visit to the Republic of Cyprus. www.sondakika.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A trilateral meeting involving Holguin, Erhürman, and Christodoulides is scheduled for November 9.
[● 3 SOURCES] The agenda included the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the Cyprus issue. cyprus-mail.com · oxu.az
[○ 1 SOURCE] Maria Angela Holguin is arriving in Cyprus for a new round of contacts regarding the Cyprus issue.
[● 3 SOURCES] Mahmoud Abbas is visiting Cyprus on October 29-30. cyprus-mail.com · oxu.az
[○ 1 SOURCE] A trilateral meeting with Holguin, Erhürman, and Christodoulides is scheduled for November 9. www.sigmalive.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Christodoulides expressed readiness to undertake any role requested by the Palestinian side. omegalive.com.cy · greekherald.com.au · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · www.naftemporiki.gr · +1 more