Abdelatty conveyed the President’s greetings to his Cypriot
counterpart, affirming the shared commitment to strengthening the close
relations between the two friendly nations. He expressed appreciation for the
progress achieved in bilateral ties across all fields and stressed Egypt’s
keenness to elevate relations to broader horizons, particularly by enhancing
economic and trade cooperation and increasing the volume of trade exchange. He
welcomed Cyprus’s support for Egypt within the European Union on various
issues, voicing hope for continued backing, especially as Cyprus prepares to
assume the EU presidency in early 2026.
The Foreign Minister underlined the importance of
strengthening energy cooperation, including the integration of Cypriot gas
fields with Egypt in line with agreements signed in Cairo earlier this year in
the presence of the Cypriot President, alongside the implementation of the
electricity interconnection project.
He further praised cooperation under the trilateral
mechanism with Cyprus and Greece, emphasizing the shared benefits it provides
to the three nations.
Badawi reviewed the latest developments in joint projects
aimed at linking Cypriot gas fields to Egyptian facilities, enhancing energy
security in both countries, and supporting regional efforts to maximize natural
gas resources. He stressed that cooperation between Egypt and Cyprus represents
a successful model of regional partnership in natural gas, particularly in
light of Egypt’s advanced infrastructure, including liquefaction plants and
transport networks, which enable economic integration and the optimal use of
discovered resources.
President Christodoulides extended his greetings to the
President of the Republic, expressing pride in the strong relations binding the
two countries and affirming that Egypt remains a cornerstone of stability in
the Middle East.