Cyprus, Egypt Presidents Visit UAE After Iran Attacks

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Presidents Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt visited the United Arab Emirates this week, meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to express solidarity following reported Iranian drone and missile attacks on Emirati territory.

The visits, which occurred on Thursday, underscored strengthened bilateral ties amid heightened regional tensions. Christodoulides' trip reaffirmed Cyprus's support for UAE sovereignty and stability, with Cypriot government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis describing it as a "tangible expression of solidarity" after what he called "unjustified attacks." The leaders discussed regional developments, de-escalation efforts, maritime security and Cyprus's role as a bridge between Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf. They also outlined a joint action plan for 2026-2030 covering trade, investment, energy, defense, shipping, infrastructure, tourism, culture and education, with emphasis on energy cooperation and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

El-Sisi, welcomed at Abu Dhabi International Airport by Sheikh Mohamed, reiterated Egypt's condemnation of...