Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati highlighted the unique relations between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus, citing the significant momentum of the tripartite cooperation mechanism. He made these remarks during a meeting with his Greek and Cypriot counterparts, Georgios Gerapetritis and Konstantinos Kombos, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The minister stressed that the mechanism has become a model for regional cooperation and integration.
The meeting focused on the importance of maintaining regular meetings of the tripartite mechanism at various levels and continuously monitoring the implementation of the outcomes of the trilateral summits, agreements, and memoranda of understanding signed between the three countries. Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader Zaki stated that the meeting saw agreement on the need to activate trilateral cooperation on projects that benefit the people and achieve tangible benefits for them.
The ministers discussed ways to enhance cultural exchange, including increasing scholarships, organizing summer camps for students, and arranging joint tourist trips between the three countries. They also emphasized the need to develop training programs for technical workers and facilitate the necessary legal arrangements, which would indirectly help regulate migration flows.
The ministers reviewed regional developments, including the Palestinian issue and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as several regional crises. They stressed the importance of de-escalation, adopting political solutions, and respecting the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of countries.
The meeting saw an agreement to continue close consultation and coordination within the framework of the tripartite cooperation mechanism. The ministers also pledged to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest, promoting the interests of the three countries and peoples, and contributing to the consolidation of security, stability, and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The tripartite cooperation mechanism between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus has been gaining momentum, with a focus on promoting economic, military, and defense cooperation. The three countries have been working together to address regional challenges and promote peace and stability in the region.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has emphasized the importance of the tripartite cooperation mechanism in promoting regional integration and addressing common challenges. The mechanism has been seen as a model for cooperation between countries in the region, with a focus on promoting economic development, security, and stability.
Key points
- The tripartite cooperation mechanism between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus has become a model for regional integration and cooperation.
- The mechanism focuses on promoting economic, military, and defense cooperation between the three countries.
- The three countries have agreed to continue close consultation and coordination within the framework of the tripartite cooperation mechanism.
