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Israel–Greece–Republic of Cyprus Triple Summit (December 2025) is a trilateral diplomatic meeting held on 22 December 2025 in West Jerusalem with the participation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and leader of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides. During the summit, the three leaders held a joint press conference and addressed topics including security and defense, energy, technology, maritime affairs, crisis management and regional developments.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis – (Anadolu Agency)
Israel–Greece–Republic of Cyprus Triple Summit took place on 22 December 2025 in West Jerusalem. The political representatives of the three countries met on the same day and held a joint press conference following the meeting.
Participants in the summit included:
During the summit, a one-on-one meeting was held between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Following this, a inter-delegation meeting was conducted, attended by the foreign ministers and other senior officials of both countries.
A joint press conference was held with the participation of the three leaders. Statements were made regarding the topics discussed at the summit, but no questions were taken from the press. Israeli officials from the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that the guest parties would not respond to questions after an Israeli journalist raised inquiries.
Prior to the summit, Greek media reported claims that Israel, Greece and the Republic of Cyprus would establish a “joint intervention force” in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to these reports, a brigade-level military structure was being considered to protect critical infrastructure and would consist of approximately 2,500 personnel, with roughly 1,000 from Greece, 1,000 from Israel and 500 from the Republic of Cyprus. However, Israeli media reported that the Tel Aviv administration had rejected the claims of a “joint intervention force” as presented in the Greek press.
No binding decision was taken at the summit regarding the establishment of a “joint intervention force” in the Eastern Mediterranean.
One of the main topics discussed at the summit was cooperation in security and defense. During the joint press conference, it was stated that the three countries agreed to maintain and deepen their existing security and defense cooperation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during the summit: “We agreed to deepen security and defense cooperation.”
Netanyahu noted that defense cooperation was one of the core elements of the summit and that this topic was addressed alongside energy, technology and other areas.
Military cooperation was also on the agenda. Netanyahu claimed that actors seek to establish historical dominance over the three countries and stated regarding defense capacity: “We are determined to defend ourselves and we have the strength to do so.”
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis noted that this was the tenth trilateral summit between the three countries, highlighting the continuity of their cooperation. Mitsotakis emphasized that security and defense were among the key strategic topics discussed at the summit.
Regional security assessments were also made during the press conference. Regarding Iran, Netanyahu stated: “We do not wish to confront anyone.”
Netanyahu noted that Iran’s recent military exercises were being closely monitored and that necessary preparations were underway, adding that any hostile action would be met with a strong response.
The joint declaration issued at the end of the summit emphasized the continuation and deepening of cooperation in the areas of security, counter-terrorism and maritime affairs. It stated that these areas form the foundational pillars of the trilateral cooperation.
The topic of energy was among the key areas of cooperation discussed alongside security and defense. During the joint press conference, the three countries expressed their commitment to sustaining and enhancing energy cooperation. It was confirmed that energy would remain a central component of the trilateral agenda.
The joint declaration issued at the end of the summit listed energy, connectivity and regional prosperity as areas where cooperation would be sustained and deepened.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project was also discussed at the summit. Netanyahu stated that the corridor consists of maritime routes, rail lines and energy pipelines and emphasized that the three countries must work together to implement the project.
Netanyahu added: “This idea, comprising maritime routes, rail lines and energy pipelines, must become a reality.” He also noted that the summit discussed how to advance the corridor and that this topic would be raised in future international engagements.
Maritime cooperation was discussed alongside security and defense. The joint declaration issued at the end of the summit reaffirmed the commitment to sustain and deepen cooperation in the areas of “security, counter-terrorism and maritime affairs”.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during the joint press conference that a maritime cyber security center to be established in the Republic of Cyprus will become operational next year. He noted that this center is part of the broader security and defense cooperation between the three countries.
Crisis preparedness and civil protection were also addressed at the summit. Republic of Cyprus leader Nikos Christodoulides stated that cooperation in crisis preparedness and civil protection, alongside energy and connectivity, has matured and deepened.
The joint declaration announced the decision to establish a Triple Working Group on Emergency Preparedness and Response to provide assistance in the event of natural disasters.
The summit addressed the possibility of expanding the current trilateral cooperation mechanism by including the United States. Republic of Cyprus leader Nikos Christodoulides stated during the joint press conference that cooperation has matured and deepened across multiple areas including energy and connectivity, security and defense, maritime cooperation, crisis preparedness and civil protection, innovation and people-to-people ties. He expressed his desire to transition to a 3+1 format including the United States in 2026 to strengthen the trilateral mechanism.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated that this was the tenth trilateral summit and emphasized the continuity of the existing cooperation framework. He noted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would raise the 3+1 format during his upcoming visit to the United States and stated that “the support the United States provides to the three countries will add value to the cooperation.”
Following the conclusion of the summit, a joint declaration was issued outlining areas in which cooperation among the three countries will be sustained and deepened:
The declaration stated that security, counter-terrorism and maritime affairs constitute the foundational pillars of trilateral cooperation, and that existing cooperation in these areas will be preserved and expanded. It also noted that energy, connectivity and regional prosperity are addressed jointly, and that efforts in these areas will continue under the framework of trilateral coordination.
The declaration affirmed that cooperation in the fields of science, technology and innovation will be developed and that these areas will remain part of the institutional agenda of the trilateral mechanism. It was also decided that cooperation will not be limited to the political level but will be sustained through institutional mechanisms. Accordingly, joint working structures will be established among the three countries for the designated areas of cooperation.
The Israel–Greece–Southern Cyprus Greek Administration Trilateral Summit was held on 22 December 2025 in West Jerusalem, with the participation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and leader of the Southern Cyprus Greek Administration Nikos Christodoulidis. A joint press conference was held during the summit, addressing cooperation in areas including energy, technology, maritime affairs, crisis preparedness, and civil protection, with security and defense as priority topics. An agreement was reached to continue and deepen cooperation in the field of security and defense. The joint declaration issued at the end of the summit decided to continue cooperation in energy, connectivity, regional prosperity, science, technology, and innovation.
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