What unites the four countries meeting on Cyprus is “a common commitment to basic principles and values,” Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias said at the conclusion of the first quadrilateral meeting of Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the UAE in Paphos on Friday, ANA reports.
These principles include “promoting good neighbourly relations and the peaceful resolution of disputes on the basis of principles of international law, such as the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea,” he said in a statement addressed to his three counterparts, noting that “Greece strives to build good neighbourly relations with all the countries in the region, without exception.” The partnership of the four is very important for regional stability, he added.
Attending the meeting were Cyprus FM Nikos Christodoulides, Israeli FM Gabi Ashkenazi, UAE’s FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (via teleconference) and his representative Anwar Gargash, UAE President’s Diplomatic Advisor and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
At the meeting, the four foreign ministers discussed extending cooperation in several areas, starting from the energy sector. “In this context, we underlined the importance of the EastMed Gas Pipeline and renewable energy sources,” he noted, and they also discussed how to enhance exchanges on issues such as digital innovation, tourism, climate, defence, the coronavirus pandemic, and preparing for the post-pandemic world.
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