Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to the initiative for the Greece–Cyprus Intergovernmental Summit, noting that it has begun to bear fruit by improving coordination between the two governments. He made these remarks during his meeting on Tuesday morning at the Maximos Mansion with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.

“Beyond our very close communication, it’s important that we’re able to coordinate — especially ahead of the significant milestone for Cyprus, its assumption of the EU presidency in 2026,” the Greek prime minister added.

For his part, the President of the Republic of Cyprus noted that “thanks to our excellent cooperation, we have managed to strengthen our relations beyond strictly national issues. On behalf of the Cypriot side, I want to say that we’ve learned a lot about governance from Greece, and I want to thank you for your collaboration. We are making use of the know-how you’re applying in Greece.”

Looking ahead to Cyprus’s assumption of the EU Council presidency in 50 days, Mr. Christodoulides said: “We will work for the EU’s strategic autonomy. Greece and Cyprus have a key role to play in strengthening the EU’s relations with the broader Middle East, while at the same time, through our own initiatives — such as last week’s meeting of the three energy ministers in Athens — finding points of convergence in EU–US relations.”

The agenda of the 3rd Greece–Cyprus Intergovernmental Summit
Greek and Cypriot ministers are holding discussions on Environment, Health, Education, Transport, Digital Policy, Housing Policy, Civil Protection, Justice, Culture, and Foreign Affairs, aiming to take coordinated action in these areas, intensify cooperation, and exchange best practices.

Energy issues are also expected to be discussed, in light of recent developments. The Prime Minister is expected to brief Mr. Christodoulides on his meetings with U.S. officials and the agreements signed in Athens, which enhance Greece’s geopolitical and energy role in the wider region — extending all the way to Ukraine.