Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and Cyprus’s upcoming Presidency of the EU.
The ministers reiterated their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties within the framework of their Strategic Dialogue, according to Kombos’s statement on social media platform X.
Pleased to welcome today at the @CyprusMFA my 🇬🇧 counterpart @DavidLammy.
— Constantinos Kombos (@ckombos) July 4, 2025
During our rich and productive discussions, we reiterated our common strategic vision for the further enhancement of our bilateral relationship, also within the framework of the 🇨🇾-🇬🇧 #Strategic Dialogue.… pic.twitter.com/Kxn0ly4oYH
Kombos emphasised Cyprus’s role as the closest EU member state to the Middle East, highlighting the country’s commitment to regional stability through diplomatic engagement and humanitarian assistance. Cyprus operates the National Evacuation Assistance Plan “ESTIA,” which has facilitated the evacuation of more than 3,000 individuals in recent weeks, including British citizens.
The foreign minister briefed Lammy on recent developments regarding the Cyprus Issue ahead of an upcoming informal meeting in New York. Kombos also outlined preparations and priorities for Cyprus’s assumption of the EU Council Presidency in January 2026.
The discussions included an exchange of views on EU-UK relations, with Kombos describing the talks as “rich and productive.”
#NOW
— Θεόδωρος Γκότσης (@TheodorosGotsis) July 4, 2025
Ongoing bilateral consultations in extended format between the delegations of Cyprus 🇨🇾 and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 under Minister @CKombos and Secretary @DavidLammy. pic.twitter.com/HwyXR7fkb7
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