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Egypt-Greece-Cyprus summit prioritizes energy cooperation

Egypt is also working to repair its relations with Greece and Cyprus’ rival, Turkey.

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (C) welcomes Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades (L).
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (C) welcomes Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades (L) ahead of a trilateral meeting between Greece, Egypt and Cyprus in Athens on Oct. 19, 2021. — ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images

Egypt, Greece and Cyprus held a tripartite meeting in Athens Tuesday as the alliance between the Eastern Mediterranean states continues to strengthen.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi participated in the ninth annual summit along with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades. The trio discussed electricity cooperation, energy exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus’ dispute with Turkey and more, Egypt’s official Middle East News Agency reported.

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