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President of Cyprus Speaks with Netanyahu, Energy at Forefront

Published January 4, 2026, 14:20

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing the discussion on the implementation of agreements reached at recent meetings, such as the 10th Cyprus-Greece-Israel Summit. Particular emphasis was placed on the Israel-Cyprus electricity interconnection, within the framework of the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC), as well as energy and defense cooperation. The progress of the peace plan for Gaza was also mentioned. Both leaders stressed the strategic importance of Cyprus-Israel relations and their commitment to further cooperation.