Dialogos

Cyprus Aims to be a Bridge Between Europe and the Middle East

Published January 8, 2026, 13:02
Cyprus Aims to be a Bridge Between Europe and the Middle East

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, stated that Cyprus seeks to function as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. He highlighted the importance of the recent EU-Jordan Summit and the upcoming visit of EU leaders to Syria and Lebanon, as steps to strengthen European cooperation in the region. President Christodoulides emphasized Cyprus's political credibility and geographical location as advantages for promoting dialogue and stability.