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Egypt-Greece-Cyprus strategic and trilateral cooperation

Overview

Egypt and Greece have moved to strengthen their strategic partnership through diplomatic engagement and regional cooperation. Following a phone call between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the two nations discussed energy projects, trade, migration, and regional stability, including Gaza and tensions between the United States and Iran. This diplomatic momentum culminated in an informal trilateral summit in El Alamein on September 8, 2026, involving the leaders of Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt. The meeting, which included Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, aimed to deepen strategic relations and enhance regional coordination in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the summit, the leaders signed a joint declaration emphasizing stability, security, and connectivity. A central pillar of the discussions was energy security, specifically the development of electrical interconnections between Greece and Egypt—such as the GREGY project—and plans to transport Cypriot natural gas through Egyptian infrastructure to European markets. The declaration reaffirmed a commitment to international law, specifically the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The leaders emphasized that any maritime delimitation agreements or memoranda of understanding must be concluded in accordance with UNCLOS, stressing the importance of respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the principle of refraining from the threat or use of force. The summit agenda addressed critical regional stability issues, including developments in Libya, Lebanon, the Sinai Peninsula, and the Cyprus issue. The leaders reaffirmed support for a two-state solution and the provision of humanitarian aid in Gaza, while emphasizing the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Libya and Lebanon. They also called for the disarmament of Hamas.

Entities

Egypt · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Greece · Nikos Christodoulides · El Alamein

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus issue joint maritime declaration

    Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus issued a joint declaration in El Alamein, affirming that maritime boundaries must follow UNCLOS and international law, while boosting regional energy cooperation.

  2. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 47 sources
    Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt sign joint declaration in El Alamein

    Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt signed a joint declaration in El Alamein, focusing on energy security, maritime law, and regional stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.

  3. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit Egypt for talks with el-Sisi

    Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit Egypt on Tuesday for talks with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and a trilateral meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Egyptian President Sisi Calls Greek PM Mitsotakis to Strengthen Strategic Ties and Offer Fire‑Aid

    President Sisi called Prime Minister Mitsotakis, expressing solidarity over Greek forest fires, pledging aid, and discussing the Egypt‑Greece electricity link, trade, and regional security issues.

Sources

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