Blitz Bureau
CAIRO: Leaders from Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece convened inCairo to address escalating tensions in the Middle East, including conflicts in Gaza, Israel, and Lebanon, and broader instability in Syria, Libya, Yemen, and Sudan. According to africanews.com, the summit highlighted the urgent need for regional cooperation to confront growing challenges to security, migration, and economic stability.
Egyptian President AbdelFattah el-Sissiemphasised the importance of intensifying efforts to prevent conflicts from escalating into a full-scale war, warning of catastrophic consequences, including mass displacement and illegal migration. Cypriot President NicosAnastasiades echoed these concerns, noting that the region faces unprecedented instability requiring solidarity and coordinated action to restore security. Greek Prime Minister KyriakosMitsotakis stressed the importance of pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and a two-state solution to address the root causes of the conflict.