“The ongoing crisis poses serious challenges, not only to regional peace and security, but has broader, profound impacts that extend far beyond our region and certainly impact the economies of all of us,” said Mitsotakis during his meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
“I believe that, in this context, this trilateral meeting sends a very clear and timely message. It is a message of friendship, it is a message of cooperation, it is a messages of unwavering commitment to International Law and peaceful coexistence,” Mitsotakis added.
The Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, also met with his counterparts, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, during the 5th Trilateral Summit between Greece, Cyprus, and Jordan.
“It is a great honor, a great pleasure to be in Amman today for the trilateral summit among Jordan, Cyprus, and Greece. On behalf of my Prime Minister and the Greek delegation, I would like to wholeheartedly thank His Majesty and FM of Jordan Ayman Safadi for their warm hospitality,” Gerapetritis said.
“We truly appreciate the hard and valuable work you put into promoting peace in the broader region of the Middle East,” he said.
“Our fifth meeting, taking place at a critical juncture for our neighborhood and the world, demonstrates the enduring strength of our partnership as an anchor of peace, stability, and prosperity in the broader region,” Gerapetritis added.
He said the partnership rests on a shared understanding of regional challenges and a common vision of a region free from war, aggression, rivalry, and dispute.
At the same time, he said, the partners are guided by common values and principles, including unwavering respect for International Law and full adherence to the fundamental principles enshrined in the United Nations (UN) Charter.
During the meeting, the ministers exchanged views on regional and international issues, focusing on developments in the broader Middle East, particularly the US-Israeli war on Iran, and the situations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the occupied West Bank.
“On Iran, we reaffirmed our shared conviction that preventing further escalation is of paramount importance and that diplomacy must prevail, underscoring that sustainable solutions can only be achieved through dialogue. In this context, we emphasize the importance of maintaining the ceasefire between the United States and Iran,” Gerapetritis said.
“Safeguarding maritime security - dear Ayman, dear Constantinos - and protecting freedom of navigation also remains a very high priority. Greece has expressed its readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts aiming at ensuring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, when conditions allow,” he continued.
Regarding Gaza, the foreign ministers expressed their shared position on the need for an immediate improvement in the humanitarian situation. They also underlined the urgent need to proceed with Phase 2 in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
At the same time, they stressed the importance of a clear political horizon for the Palestinian people and the resumption of a political process leading to a two-state solution, which they described as the only viable path to sustainable peace.
“Greece stands ready to actively contribute to the day after in Gaza, both in the humanitarian sector and in stabilization and reconstruction in the region,” Gerapetritis said.
“We also expressed our shared concern over increased settler violence in the West Bank. Against this backdrop, we emphasize the importance of safeguarding the Status Quo of the Holy Sites. We have reaffirmed our support for the important role of the Hashemite Custodianship of the Holy Sites in Jerusalem,” Gerapetritis added.
On Lebanon, the ministers welcomed the decision by the Lebanese and Israeli leadership to begin direct talks, which could form the basis for a comprehensive peace agreement.
Turning to Syria, the ministers reaffirmed their support for the country.
“As Safadi mentioned, we seek a peaceful and prosperous Syria, where all Syrians, regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity, will feel safe and have their rights respected,” Gerapetritis said, adding that in this regard, there is a need for an inclusive political transition that ensures representation of all ethnic and religious communities without exclusion.
Greece and Syria share a longstanding history, part of which includes the Greek Orthodox Church in Syria, which Greece continues to support.
Gerapetritis also said that Jordan serves as a cornerstone of stability in the region and stressed the importance of maintaining stability in the country.
He added that Greece, as a member of the European Union (EU), together with Cyprus in its role in the European Council, will work to ensure this objective is upheld within the EU.
“We will continue to collaborate closely in pursuit of a shared vision for a secure, stable, and prosperous neighborhood, providing that meaningful cooperation is not only possible but necessary amid the current international volatility,” he said.
“This particular trilateral is not only a cooperation between states, but it is also a condition, an impetus for further peace, further prosperity in our region. I look forward to welcoming you to Athens next year,” he concluded.
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