Christodoulides pushes for EU-Lebanon strategic agreement in talks with Lebanese foreign minister

Politics euEuropean UnionlebanonNikos ChristodoulidesTop News Christodoulides pushes for EU-Lebanon strategic agreement in talks with Lebanese foreign minister Christodoulides Pushes For Eu Lebanon Strategic Agreement In Talks With Lebanese Foreign Minister Relevant News Christodoulides pushes for EU-Lebanon strategic agreement in talks with Lebanese foreign minister 9 July 2026 Christodoulides speaks with EU chiefs after Turkey dinner, Cyprus link stressed 9 July 2026 Resolution on 1974 sexual violence ensures victims are heard, MEP says 9 July 2026 Newsroom 9 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber President Nikos Christodoulides and Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji discussed the close ties between Cyprus and Lebanon during a meeting at the Presidential Palace today, with Rajji expressing warm thanks for the support Cyprus, and Christodoulides personally, have provided to his country. Welcoming the Lebanese minister, Christodoulides said Rajji’s acceptance of an invitation to address the heads of the Republic’s diplomatic missions at their ongoing conference was a clear sign of the importance Cyprus places on Lebanon. He added that Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty are a priority for Cyprus, just as they are for Lebanon. Christodoulides also referred to his close personal friendship with the Lebanese President, noting frequent phone calls between them to coordinate action aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, for which he said there is the political will to deepen further. He said that, as part of Cyprus’s EU membership, it remains committed to securing the start of negotiations on a comprehensive EU-Lebanon strategic agreement, following the same approach Cyprus took with its earlier initiative involving Jordan and Egypt. He said he has raised the matter with the Commission President on several occasions and sent her a letter urging progress as soon as possible, noting that when he visited Lebanon together with the Commission President in 2024, it was the first time a European Commission President had visited the country. He added that Cyprus, including within the EU, would do everything it could to strengthen relations between the EU and Lebanon. For his part, the Lebanese Foreign Minister said he was conveying warm greetings from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who considers President Christodoulides “a very good, close friend.” He thanked Christodoulides personally and the Republic of Cyprus for what they have done for Lebanon, saying, “we know what you do for us.” Referring to Cyprus’s recent Presidency of the Council of the EU, the minister offered his congratulations, saying Cyprus had left its own mark and used its influence for the benefit of Europe and the Mediterranean, thanking Cyprus and, through it, the EU, for what had been done for Lebanon. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Christodoulides speaks with EU chiefs after Turkey dinner, Cyprus link stressed Resolution on 1974 sexual violence ensures victims are heard, MEP says Overnight pharmacies on Thursday, July 9 Athalassa’s psychiatric hospital faces severe overcrowding MPs hear that some welfare recipients spend benefit at casinos, betting shops No safe predictions for fuel prices amid Iran war uncertainty, consumer protection chief says EU opens three infringement cases against Cyprus over money laundering, tax and fraud rules Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.