Christodoulides to discuss Europe-Gulf cooperation at forum in Athens

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, will participate in the international conference «Europe–Gulf,» which will be held in Athens and will be dedicated to strategic relations between Europe and the Persian Gulf countries.

As government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis reported, strengthening cooperation between Europe and the Gulf states is a key part of Cyprus's foreign policy strategy. According to him, this involves developing ties in the areas of energy security, investment, transport connectivity, and institutional interaction.

The forum will be attended by high-ranking European and Middle Eastern leaders, including representatives of the European Central Bank, the Prime Ministers of Greece, Italy, and Kuwait, the leadership of Qatar, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as well as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

President Christodoulides will take part in roundtables dedicated to the future of relations between Europe and the Gulf countries, strengthening strategic partnership, as well as issues of the post-conflict period in Iran.

Special attention during the forum will be paid to the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Cypriot authorities view the project as an important direction for strengthening the island's role in regional logistics and diplomacy.

Next week, the President of Cyprus will set off on a three-day visit to India. The delegation will include ministers and business representatives. It is expected that one of the key topics of the negotiations will also be Cyprus's participation in the development of the IMEC corridor and related infrastructure projects.