Nicosia:President Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Cyprus for a two-day visit, responding to an invitation from his Cypriot counterpart, President Nikos Christodoulides.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, the visit will include discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on the latest developments in Palestine and the region. Additionally, topics such as Cyprus' humanitarian role, particularly the 'Amalthea' sea corridor used for aid to Gaza, and EU-Palestine relations are on the agenda.
This visit marks the third meeting between the two presidents since President Christodoulides' election, with their last meeting taking place in Palestine in May 2025. President Abbas is accompanied by a delegation including PLO Executive Committee Member Ziad Abu Amr, General Intelligence Service chief Maj. Gen. Majed Faraj, Presidential Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs Majdi al-Khaldi, and Palestine's Ambassador to Nicosia Abdullah Attari.