A joint statement was issued following the fifth trilateral summit held in Amman on Wednesday, bringing together King Abdullah II, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The leaders affirmed that the summit provided an opportunity to review the course of trilateral partnership and assess progress achieved since the previous summit held in Nicosia in 2024. They expressed satisfaction with the progress made through the trilateral cooperation mechanism.
They reiterated their commitment to further developing the existing institutional frameworks, including strengthening the role of the permanent secretariat in Nicosia, in a way that enhances coordination and achieves practical and tangible outcomes serving the interests of the three countries.
The leaders stressed the importance of expanding cooperation in trade, energy, investment, and culture, in addition to strengthening partnerships in strategic priority sectors, including supply chain security, protection of trade corridors, and development of transport and logistics infrastructure. They emphasized that such efforts would enhance economic integration and position the Eastern Mediterranean as a key hub linking Europe and the Arab region.
They also highlighted the importance of deepening cooperation in food and water security through knowledge exchange, innovative solutions, and strengthening resilience against regional challenges and global changes to support sustainable development and stability.
The three leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the principles underpinning their partnership, foremost among them respect for international law and the United Nations Charter, maintaining international peace and security, respecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejecting the acquisition of territory by force, and resolving disputes through peaceful means.
Key Points from the Joint Statement
* Deep concern was expressed over the dangerous escalation in the Middle East and its humanitarian, economic, and security repercussions, alongside calls for intensified international efforts to restore regional stability.
* The leaders stressed the importance of sustaining the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
* They emphasized the need to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon, support the Lebanese government’s sovereignty, implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, and ensure the safety of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon forces.
* The statement reaffirmed support for the two-state solution, stressing that an independent and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side with Israel remains the only path to a just and lasting peace.
* The leaders condemned Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, rejected any annexation attempts or displacement of Palestinians, and reiterated support for the Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
* They called for full implementation of the Gaza plan proposed by President Donald Trump and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 to address the humanitarian crisis and support reconstruction and Palestinian self-determination.
* The summit stressed the vital role of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the need for sustainable international funding to enable it to continue operating.
* Regarding Syria, the leaders reaffirmed support for Syrian reconstruction efforts, territorial unity, and sovereignty, while rejecting separatist agendas and calling on Israel to withdraw from occupied Syrian territories and respect the 1974 disengagement agreement.
* The statement warned against declining international support for Syrian refugees and praised Jordan’s role in hosting refugees.
* The leaders welcomed Cyprus assuming the presidency of the Council of the European Union beginning January 1, 2026, and expressed support for its priorities related to regional stability, migration, and green and digital transformation.
* They also welcomed the opening of the regional aerial firefighting station in Paphos as an important step in enhancing civil defense cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
* The statement reaffirmed support for a just and comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions, including the establishment of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation.
* Finally, the leaders agreed to hold the sixth trilateral summit in Greece next year.
