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Cyprus and Jordan Strengthen EU Ties and Bilateral Cooperation
WHY IT MATTERS
The strengthened ties between Cyprus and Jordan may lead to increased cooperation in the EU and the Middle East, enhancing regional connectivity and resilience, particularly in the areas of civil protection and economic development.
What happened
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Jordanian King Abdullah II in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The two leaders discussed closer EU ties, with a focus on strengthening relations between the EU and Jordan.
They reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in areas of common interest and mutual benefit, including civil protection and the development of a regional aerial firefighting station. The meeting also touched on trilateral cooperation between Cyprus, Greece, and Jordan, as well as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
Christodoulides briefed King Abdullah on the latest developments regarding the Cyprus problem and expressed gratitude for Jordan's principled stance on the issue.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Christodoulides, King of Jordan discuss closer EU ties
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