Saudi Arabia and Cyprus discuss strengthening bilateral relations in Nicosia

Today, the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, witnessed an important diplomatic movement that reflects the depth of the growing ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Cyprus, as His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, met with His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Constantinos Koumbous.

Details of the Saudi-Cypriot talks

During the official meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and reviewed opportunities to develop joint cooperation in various political and economic fields. The meeting was marked by an exchange of views on a number of regional and international issues of common interest, reflecting a convergence of views on many matters concerning the security and stability of the region.

The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Cyprus, Fawaz bin Abdulrahman Al-Shubaili, which confirms the high-level official interest in the outcomes of these talks.

Upward trajectory of bilateral relations

This visit comes amid the growing momentum in Saudi-Cypriot relations in recent years, as Saudi Arabia, within the framework of its Vision 2030, seeks to diversify its international partnerships and strengthen its diplomatic presence in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The Kingdom views Cyprus as an important partner and an active member of the European Union, making enhanced relations with Cyprus an additional gateway to strengthening ties with the European system.

The importance of joint coordination

This meeting is of particular importance given the geopolitical challenges facing the world and the Middle East region. The two sides typically focus on the following in such meetings:

• Economic and investment cooperation: Exploring opportunities for mutual investment, especially in the energy, tourism and technology sectors.
• Political coordination: Working to support peace and regional stability efforts, combating terrorism, and promoting the language of diplomatic dialogue.
• Cultural exchange: Strengthening communication between the two friendly peoples in a way that serves common interests.

These ongoing discussions confirm the keenness of the leadership in both countries to push relations towards broader horizons, in a way that fulfills the aspirations of the two peoples and contributes to strengthening international peace and security, as Saudi Arabia is a pillar of stability in the Gulf and the Middle East, while Cyprus plays a pivotal role as a bridge of communication between Europe and the Middle East.