Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the deep-rooted strategic cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt during a high-level meeting today with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum, Karim Badawi.
Badawi is currently in Nicosia representing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the official inauguration of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Welcoming the Egyptian Minister at the Presidential Palace, Christodoulides emphasized that a central pillar of the Cypriot Presidency would be bridging the gap between Brussels and the Middle East.
"One of our main priorities is to bring the European Union closer to this region, and specifically closer to Egypt," the President stated.
Highlighting Egypt's role as a "pillar of stability" in a volatile landscape, Cypriot President noted that while the region faces significant challenges, the bilateral partnership offers immense opportunities.
Furthermore, he underscored that Egypt remains an indispensable strategic partner for the EU.
Energy security dominated the discussions, with President Christodoulides revealing an upcoming meeting with senior executives from the energy giant ENI this Thursday.
He also stressed the urgency of exploiting the "Kronos" natural gas field, calling for immediate and seamless coordination to accelerate development timelines.
Following the meeting, Christodoulides characterized the talks as "particularly constructive" in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He pledged that Cyprus would consistently advocate for "strengthened EU engagement with Egypt" to advance shared regional priorities.
For his part, Badawi extended his congratulations on Cyprus’s assumption of the EU Council Presidency.
Moreover, he reiterated that the two nations are "strategic partners" and expressed confidence that the Cypriot leadership would deliver a "tangible and meaningful impact" across all levels of European and regional policy.
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