India may be invited to next trilateral summit in Israel, Cyprus

India will be invited to the next trilateral summit between Israel, Cyprus and Israel next year, the Times of Israel reported. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the country is especially interested in natural gas exports partnership with countries like India, which may be invited to the next trilateral summit, expected next year, as per The Times of Israel. We reaffirmed our strong commitment to the 3+1 format with the United States and agreed on the value of intensifying 3+1 cooperation, with concrete deliverables also with other countries and we talked specifically about India, said Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. The leaders made it clear that they reaffirmed their commitment to continuing strengthen the dynamic cooperation of the trilateral partnership platform. The mission reflects shared values and growing shared interests, aiming to contribute to peace, stability, security, and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean and the wider region. As highlighted on previous occasions, our three countries remain committed to welcoming other like-minded parties in our resolute effort to create and advance synergies, benefiting our countries and peoples, as well as our region, the statement said. We agreed that the energy sector, including natural gas, electricity and renewable energy, is a solid foundation for cooperation in the region, based on international law including the law of the sea and the respect of all states to exercise their rights in their respective EEZ/Continental Shelf. The leaders reaffirmed their common interest to advance prospects for a reliable energy corridor from the Eastern Mediterranean basin to Europe in light of the growing need for energy diversification and interconnectivity. The leaders emphasised the importance of further promoting energy synergies with like-minded countries such as the EMGF and regional projects like electrical interconnections like the EuroAsia Interconnector, and potential natural gas/hydrogen pipelines. Addressing the worldwide challenge of climate change, we agree to strengthen our efforts through regional cooperative projects, R&D, innovative energy technologies, and promoting further regional energy connectivity. Despite the backdrop of recent wildfires in Cyprus and Greece, we reaffirm our mutual commitment to assist each other in responding to emergencies and further enhance our coordination and joint capabilities for that purpose, the statement said. We also reaffirmed the value of the 3+1 format with the United States, which can offer tangible deliverables, inter alia, in the areas of energy, economy, climate action, emergency preparedness and counterterrorism. It was agreed to work together towards holding a ministerial 3+1 meeting later this year.