Amman: Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis convened on Wednesday to discuss the pivotal role of the fifth summit of the Jordanian-Cypriot-Greek Cooperation Mechanism in enhancing institutional cooperation among the three nations.
According to Jordan News Agency, the summit, hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focused on bolstering collaboration to serve shared interests. In subsequent press statements, the ministers emphasized their leaders' dedication to expanding cooperation under the trilateral mechanism, established in 2018, by fortifying its institutional framework and extending collaboration across vital sectors.
The summit was highlighted as a key platform for improving coordination to tackle regional challenges, curb ongoing escalation, and foster security and stability, while positioning the Eastern Mediterranean as a link between Europe and the Arab world. At a joint press conference, Safadi remarked that the trilateral mechanism signifies a collective political will to deepen cooperation and contribute to regional stability, noting discussions spanned sectors such as water, energy, culture, education, and tourism.
Safadi further commented that regional developments were a focal point, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions and support a resolution between the United States and Iran aimed at addressing persistent sources of instability. He mentioned the summit's condemnation of attacks targeting Jordan and Gulf Arab states.
The discussions also covered developments in Lebanon, Syria, the Palestinian territories, the Cyprus issue, and other mutual concerns. Safadi stated a joint statement would be released detailing the outcomes at the summit's conclusion. He reaffirmed support for Lebanon's sovereignty and stability, including the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and Israel's withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories.
The Palestinian issue was emphasized as central, with leaders reiterating the need for a two-state solution based on international law and UN resolutions for a just and comprehensive peace. Safadi called for halting unilateral Israeli measures, including settlement expansion and attempts to alter the status quo at Jerusalem's holy sites.
The leaders advocated for the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and supported efforts to ensure Syria's unity, sovereignty, and stability, while maintaining security in southern Syria in alignment with agreed frameworks. Safadi highlighted the importance of Israel's adherence to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and withdrawal from occupied Syrian territories.
On Cyprus, the summit called for a resolution grounded in international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. The leaders tasked their foreign ministers with building on the summit's outcomes by identifying new cooperation areas and enhancing regional security coordination.
Kombos highlighted the trilateral partnership's strong foundation, noting its growing importance amid current regional challenges and expressing Cyprus's solidarity with Jordan and GCC states. Gerapetritis praised Jordan as a cornerstone of regional stability, reaffirming Greece's support for preserving the status quo at Jerusalem's holy sites and the Hashemite custodianship over them.