Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Seoul for a trilateral summit with their South Korean counterpart, their first three-way talks in over four years.
Fact: The First EMODE of the Hellenic Fire Brigade trained Bank of Cyprus SupportCY volunteers on fire laws, fire risk assessment, wildland Urban Interface, fire suppression methods, fire zone construction, and scene safety.
President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus expressed strong support for the enhanced strategic partnership between the EU and Egypt before his departure for Belgium. In an interview, he emphasized Cyprus’ commitment to the Strategic Partnership Agreement between Egypt and the EU, highlighting the excellent and strategic partnership between Cyprus and Egypt. Christodoulides mentioned ongoing discussions for new agreements and joint projects, particularly in human resources, and noted the importance of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) initiated by Egypt for regional energy cooperation. He also mentioned a 2019 agreement between Cyprus and Egypt for the construction of a submarine pipeline to transport natural gas from Cyprus to Egypt. Additionally, Christodoulides discussed the strategic alliance between Cyprus, Egypt, and Greece, aiming for peace and stability in the region, and reiterated Egypt’s role as a cornerstone of stability. Lastly, he addressed Cyprus’ efforts in managing the migration crisis, expressing concern over the large migration flows arriving from Syria.