The trilateral cooperation between Cyprus, Greece and Egypt has come under close scrutiny from Turkish media, which have linked the partnership to new regional dynamics they say are emerging following the Mecca Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
CNN Türk reported on the meeting between Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, arguing that Athens and Nicosia are seeking to maintain close ties with Cairo amid discussions over a possible Egyptian alignment with the Mecca Agreement.
Cooperation mechanism set for further institutionalisation
According to the Turkish broadcaster, the three countries agreed during their trilateral meeting to further institutionalise their cooperation mechanism, including plans for the creation of a Secretariat in Cyprus.
CNN Türk also reported that a meeting of the defence ministers of the three countries in Cairo could take place in the coming weeks.
The developments come as Cyprus, Greece and Egypt continue to strengthen their cooperation across a range of areas, including security and energy, amid shifting alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Cairo also deepens ties with Ankara
Meanwhile, Turkish broadcaster A Haber presented contacts between Nicosia, Athens and Cairo as part of efforts by Cyprus and Greece to preserve their regional partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean.
At the same time, the broadcaster noted that Egypt is seeking to improve its relations with Turkey.
The Turkish media coverage reflects growing attention in Ankara to the evolving network of regional partnerships involving Cyprus, Greece and Egypt, as countries across the region seek to adjust to changing geopolitical dynamics.
Source: CNA
