President Nikos Christodoulides said Monday that cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt has “no limits,” highlighting energy as a central pillar of the two countries’ strategic partnership.
Speaking at the EGYPES 2026 energy conference in Cairo, Christodoulides described Egypt as a “second home,” noting his family ties to Alexandria and saying this was his sixth visit to the country since taking office — a reflection, he said, of the strength of bilateral relations.
He pointed to last year’s agreements on the development of the Aphrodite and Cronos gas fields and welcomed the signing of a new framework agreement earlier in the day, calling it another important step toward monetising Cyprus’ natural‑gas resources.
Addressing regional instability, Christodoulides said the current crisis is reshaping the global energy landscape and underscored that energy security is now intertwined with national security, regional stability and strategic autonomy. He said the need to strengthen resilience against geopolitical and energy shocks is a guiding principle of Cyprus’ upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The president stressed that deeper partnerships are required to reduce risks through diversification, shared infrastructure and reliable access to energy. Cyprus and Egypt, he said, are uniquely positioned to act as connectors between regions, support crisis response and advance the development of energy corridors and natural resources.
Christodoulides concluded that the potential for cooperation between the two countries remains “unlimited.”