The governments of the United States, Israel, Greece and Cyprus meet in Jerusalem
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US, Israel, Greece &Cyprus gov's meet in Jerusalem

  • 3/20/2019
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    PM Netanyahu with (from left) US Secretary of State Pompeo, Cyprus President Anastasiades and Greek PM Tsipras PM Netanyahu with (from left) US Secretary of State Pompeo, Cyprus President Anastasiades and Greek PM Tsipras Copyright: GPO/Amos Ben-Gershom
     
     

    ​The leaders agreed to increase regional cooperation; to support energy independence and security; and to defend against external malign influences in the Eastern Mediterranean and the broader Middle East​

    ​The governments of the United States, the State of Israel, the Hellenic Republic, and the Republic of Cyprus met today (Wednesday, 20 March 2019) in Jerusalem. Following is a joint statement issued by the parties:

     
    The governments of the United States, the State of Israel, the Hellenic Republic, and the Republic of Cyprus met today in Jerusalem to affirm their shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, security, and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean region.  

    Secretary Pompeo underlined U.S. support for the trilateral mechanism established by Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, noting the importance of increased cooperation.  The leaders agreed to increase regional cooperation; to support energy independence and security; and to defend against external malign influences in the Eastern Mediterranean and the broader Middle East.  They welcomed the recent natural gas find in the Eastern Mediterranean and its potential to contribute to energy security and diversification.