Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, requested that Cyprus assume an active mediation role in the dialogue between Palestine and Israel. According to reports in the Greek Cypriot press, the meeting was of critical importance in terms of strengthening relations between the two leaders and contributing to regional stability.
During the meeting, Abbas emphasized that Palestine views the existing relations between Cyprus and Israel not as hostile, but rather as a constructive potential. He noted that Cyprus's deep and balanced ties with both Palestine and Israel could serve as an important bridge in advancing negotiations between the two sides. He underlined that any mediation must be conducted on the basis of international legitimacy and United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Another prominent topic that emerged during the meeting was the port of Larnaca.
