Emmanuel Macron and Pedro Sánchez want weapons not to be sent to Israel in order to stop the escalation of war in the Middle East. Christodoulides is satisfied with MED9’s statement on Cyprus.
French president, Emmanuel MacronHe described the attacks as follows: Israel opposite blue helmets inside Lebanon Injuries and injuries suffered by members of the peacekeeping mission HE.
At the press conference held at the summit MED9 In his speech in Paphos (Cyprus), the French president emphasized that stability and peace in Lebanon and Gaza can only be achieved through this diplomatic solutions He repeated his call to stop arms supplies to Israel.
“France wanted to put it” end to arms exports This is used in combat scenarios. Other leaders have done the same and we all know it. This is the only lever that can end this today. Let’s be clear once again. “This is certainly not a call to disarm Israel in the face of threats to this country and its people, but rather to stop further destabilization in this part of the world,” Emmanuel Macron said.
President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchezhe echoed the same sentiment: “Spain shares the proposal put forward by the international community Stop sending weapons to Israel. “Spain has not done this for a long time, we have not sold weapons to Israel since the beginning of the war, and the logic of this is simple: If there are no weapons, there is no war.”
Results of the meeting
Moreover, final statement MED9 leaders reiterated their determination to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem in accordance with UN resolutions. The text claims that The Cyprus problem is Europe’s problem He underlines that Turkey should avoid unilateral actions that would disrupt the peace process and negotiations.
According to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, the text of the declaration “reflects the necessary position of the international community on this issue” reunification Strengthening the Republic of Cyprus through a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem based on the specific framework and principles and values of the EU”.
Nicos Christodoulides welcomed the presence at the meeting of King Abdullah of Jordan, whose country “is a pillar of stability and security in the region and plays an important role in Jordan’s development.” peace efforts“.
when it comes Eastern MediterraneanThe importance of cooperation with Türkiye and the implementation of international law, including maritime law, was underlined. The importance of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum as a platform for positive regional cooperation is also recognized.
As Christodoulides puts it, “The very important thing is immediate ceasefire both of them Gaza as it is Lebanonthe release of all hostages and the unimpeded provision of humanitarian aid. “We consider it imperative to protect the sovereignty of both Israel and Lebanon, and we are ready to support both the Palestinian Authority and Lebanon at the level of institutions and individuals.”
Leaders also emphasized the importance of Cyprus in the energy sector, especially through the Cyprus Maritime Corridor. critical path for him Humanitarian aid is being delivered to Gaza. Cyprus is considered an important factor both for the solution of the Cyprus problem and for the stability and energy security of the Eastern Mediterranean.
when it comes migration It calls for a global and common European response to what has been described as Europe’s problem. In this context, it acknowledges the progress made by the adoption of the European Asylum Agreement and underlines the need to cooperate with the main countries of origin and transit in the Mediterranean and Africa to address the causes of irregular migration. Leaders call for expanded cooperation with these countries, relying on the European Union to strengthen readmission and return policies. These issues include combating human trafficking networks and strengthening border management, as well as the need to develop regular migration routes. main goals.
Additionally, the leaders reaffirmed their full support for the country’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. Ukrainian commitment to providing multidimensional support to the country and its people as long as necessary.
in initiative MED9 Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Malta, Croatia, Greece, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Malta, Slovenia and France are participating. In addition to the President of the European Commission, King Abdullah, Ursula von der Leyen. Next MED9 Summit 2025 inside Slovenia and the next one in Croatia in 2026.
