The discovery of important hydrocarbons reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean could and must serve as a catalyst for a broader cooperation on a regional level, President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi have highlighted, according to a joint communiqué issued following their meeting held on Tuesday in New York.
According to the joint communiqué, the two Presidents discussed issues of mutual interest, including the political transition in Egypt, the negotiations on the Cyprus Problem, the recent developments in the Middle East (Syria, Iraq, Libya, Gaza) and their impact on regional security and economy.
Cyprus and Egypt stressed the paramount importance of cooperation of the moderate forces to tackle the regional challenges and defy terrorism, in all its forms.
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