Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Amman on Wednesday alongside Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to take part in a trilateral summit with leaders from Cyprus and Jordan, as regional tensions in the Middle East remain high.

The meeting marks the fifth summit of its kind and is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation among the three countries while addressing shared challenges, particularly ongoing instability in the region.

Focus on De-escalation and Regional Coordination

According to officials, discussions will include efforts to promote de-escalation in the Middle East crisis, with a strong emphasis on restoring freedom of navigation and prioritizing diplomatic solutions.

Leaders are also expected to review the progress of their existing cooperation and explore new areas for closer coordination, aiming to enhance regional stability.

The summit follows a recent informal European Union meeting held in Cyprus, which included participation from countries across the broader region, including Jordan.

Message of Stability After Abu Dhabi Visit

The Amman talks come shortly after Mitsotakis’ visit to Abu Dhabi, where he met with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan amid escalating tensions in the Gulf.

During the visit, Greece expressed strong support for countries in the region following recent missile and drone attacks. Mitsotakis, the first European leader to travel there after the latest escalation, reiterated Greece’s condemnation of the attacks and its commitment to regional stability.

Greek officials highlighted the country’s role as a reliable partner, emphasizing a consistent foreign policy based on international law and the peaceful resolution of disputes.

Strengthening Strategic and Tech Cooperation

In addition to security concerns, the talks in Abu Dhabi reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between Greece and the United Arab Emirates, particularly in economic cooperation and investment.

A new memorandum of cooperation was also signed in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence, further deepening bilateral ties. Existing agreements covering defense and foreign policy cooperation remain in force.

Greek officials stressed that safeguarding maritime routes—especially through critical passages such as the Strait of Hormuz—remains a shared priority, given its importance for global trade and economic stability.