Netanyahu: Israel, Cyprus, Greece Deepen Cooperation, Advance IMEC & Security

Strengthening Regional Cooperation

• 💡 The trilateral meeting emphasized the need for stability, strength, clarity, and cooperation in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean, especially after the October 7th massacre.
• 🤝 The partnership among Israel, Cyprus, and Greece aims to prevail over chaos and foster new opportunities for prosperity.
• 🎯 Cooperation is focused across multiple fields, including energy, technology, connectivity, and security.

Advancing Key Infrastructure Projects

• 🚀 A core commitment is to advance the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), envisioned as a vital connectivity project between Asia and Europe.
• 🗺️ IMEC will encompass maritime, rail, pipeline, and cable connectivity, strategically passing through Israel, Cyprus, and Greece.
• ⚡ The Great Sea Connector is being advanced for electric energy cooperation, linking the three nations with Europe and the Arabian Peninsula, serving as the "skeleton" for the IMEC corridor.

Technological and Economic Partnerships

• 🧠 The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced research.
• 🔬 Israel, recognized as a global technology leader, will collaborate with Greece and Cyprus to shape the region's future in cutting-edge technologies.
• 📈 Significant activity from Israeli high-tech companies and investors in Cyprus and Greece highlights the dynamism of their economies.

Regional Security and Stability

• ✅ Commitment was affirmed to expanding the Abraham Accords and broadening cooperation with the Arab world.
• 🕊️ Support was expressed for Lebanon's sovereignty and for legitimate state institutions to hold authority, not terrorist militias.
• 🛡️ Agreement was reached to deepen security and defense cooperation to protect nations, vital sea lanes, and critical infrastructure.
• ⚠️ A call was made for the immediate return of Israeli hostage Rani Gvili, held by Hamas, citing it as contrary to the laws of war.

Shared Values and Future Vision

• 🏛️ The three nations, Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, were highlighted as ancient countries and democracies, proud of their history and ancestral homelands.
• ⚔️ There is a firm commitment to defend against those who seek to reestablish empires or revert the region to a "dark medieval past."
• 🌍 The goal is to advance security, prosperity, and liberty in the Eastern Mediterranean, striving for "stability through strength, prosperity through strength, and peace through strength."