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Constantinos Kombos Briefs EU Foreign Affairs Council on Middle East Crisis

Published March 13, 2026, 12:10
Constantinos Kombos Briefs EU Foreign Affairs Council on Middle East Crisis

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos briefed the EU Foreign Affairs Council on efforts to de-escalate the crisis in the Middle East, following contacts he had in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is playing a central role in de-escalation efforts, despite the difficulties and attacks it has suffered, while maintaining open communication channels with all parties. Cyprus responded immediately to the request to evacuate Cypriot citizens from the Emirates. The close relationship between Cyprus and the UAE contributed to the prompt response from Abu Dhabi.