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President of Cyprus Receives Egyptian Oil Minister

Published January 7, 2026, 12:09
President of Cyprus Receives Egyptian Oil Minister

The President of the Republic received the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum, Karim Badawi, at the Presidential Palace. The meeting took place within the framework of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. President Christodoulides emphasized the close cooperation between Cyprus and Egypt, describing Egypt as a strategic partner of the EU and a pillar of stability in the region. The importance of energy in the Presidency's agenda and coordination for achieving developments in this area were discussed. The Egyptian Minister of Petroleum congratulated Cyprus on its Presidency of the EU and reiterated the strategic importance of the relationship between the two countries.