Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travels to Cairo on Wednesday for the 10th Trilateral Summit between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, a high-stakes meeting held against a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
The summit, which brings together the leaders of three key Mediterranean nations, is focused on cementing deeper regional cooperation, particularly in the areas of energy and security.
The summit also builds upon the countries’ growing alignment, which was further strengthened by Greece’s joint visit with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in March 2024, during the signing of the EU-Egypt Strategic Partnership Agreement. This meeting in Cairo signals a broadening of diplomatic efforts between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt and showcases a unified front aimed at addressing key energy, political and security challenges.
Mitsotakis will hold one-on-one talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, followed by a trilateral meeting with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
The discussion will center on strengthening the strategic partnership between the nations, emphasizing energy security, including the GREGY electricity interconnection, which is expected to provide a crucial link between Africa and Europe’s energy grid, and regional instability, particularly the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Greece’s role as a key energy partner is expected to be highlighted as a stabilizing force in the region.
The leaders are also expected to address broader political issues, including Syria’s future.
Mitsotakis is set to reiterate Greece’s stance on the need for a comprehensive political solution, one that respects international law and the rights of minorities in the war-torn country.
The summit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, underscoring the significance of Greece, Egypt and Cyprus’ growing alignment.
For Greece, the event is not just a diplomatic gesture but a strategic move that positions the country as a crucial player in the region’s energy and political stability.