Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty welcomed his Greek and Cypriot counterparts in Cairo on Sunday for high-level trilateral consultations addressing regional stability, energy cooperation, and peace initiatives in the Gaza Strip.
Abdelatty, Greece’s George Gerapetritis, and Cyprus’ Constantinos Kombos discussed shared interests in securing stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, advancing joint energy projects, and supporting diplomatic efforts in Gaza. The ministers also examined the implementation of the second phase of former US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.
Highlighting Egypt’s position, Abdelatty voiced support for the formation of Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a body of international leaders tasked with overseeing next steps in Gaza. He criticized Israel for objecting to the White House’s announcement of the committee’s members, emphasizing that “it is unacceptable for a state to demand the implementation of one right while ignoring another.” Abdelatty stressed that rights in Gaza are “indivisible,” encompassing disarmament, withdrawal, and the connection between the West Bank and Gaza.
The White House committee, announced on Friday, notably excludes Israeli officials, though Israeli billionaire Yakir Gabay is listed as a member. Other members include former British officials, US generals, and representatives from several Middle Eastern governments.
Greece and Cyprus have both received invitations to participate in the committee and are reviewing the proposal. Gerapetritis noted Greece’s evaluation in coordination with UN Security Council resolution 2803, while Kombos said Cyprus is consulting European partners before deciding on participation.
The ministers also discussed broader regional security concerns, including situations in Libya, Syria, Iran, and Somalia, reaffirming the importance of multilateral dialogue to advance peace, stability, and cooperation across the Eastern Mediterranean and wider region.
