India to be join trilateral summit of Israel, Greece, Cyprus as a guest

This will be the ninth trilateral summit between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. According to The Times of Israel, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that his country is particularly interested in partnerships for natural gas exports with nations like India, who may even be invited to the following trilateral summit, which is anticipated for next year.

We reaffirmed our strong commitment to the 3+1 format with the United States and agreed on the value of intensifying 3+1 cooperation, with concrete deliverables also with other countries, and we talked specifically about India, according to a joint press conference held in Nicosia by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu.

The leaders underlined their commitment to advancing the brisk cooperation of the trilateral partnership framework during the summit. In order to contribute to peace, stability, security, and development in the Eastern Mediterranean and the wider area, the engagement reflects shared values and ever-increasing mutual interests.

In a firm endeavour to forge and advance synergies, for the benefit of our countries and peoples as well as of our region, the statement said, “As highlighted on previous occasions, our three countries remain committed to welcoming other like-minded parties.” “We agreed that the energy sector, and in particular, natural gas, electricity, and renewable energy, is a solid foundation for cooperation in the region, based on international law including the law of the sea and the respect of all states to exercise their rights in their respective EEZ/Continental Shelf,” the statement continued.

The leaders reiterated their shared interest in advancing the prospects for an energy corridor that is dependable from the Eastern Mediterranean basin to Europe in light of the rising need for energy diversification and interconnectivity brought on by geopolitical developments.

In order to better combat the worldwide problem of climate change, we resolve to intensify our efforts through regional cooperation projects, R&D, cutting-edge energy technology, and fostering increased regional energy connectivity. We affirm our shared commitment to support one another in responding to emergencies and further improve our coordination and joint capabilities for that purpose in light of the recent wildfires in Greece and Cyprus, taking note of the recent assistance provided by Israel. contribute to the Eastern Mediterranean and the larger region’s peace, stability, security, and prosperity.

In a firm endeavour to forge and advance synergies, for the benefit of our countries and peoples as well as of our region, the statement said, “As highlighted on previous occasions, our three countries remain committed to welcoming other like-minded parties.” “We also emphasised the importance of the 3+1 model with the US, which can provide concrete deliverables, among others, in the fields of energy, economy, climate change, disaster readiness, and counterterrorism. A ministerial 3+1 meeting will be held later this year, it was decided, the statement continued.