The Greek, Egyptian and Cypriot leaders discussed security, energy, Gaza, Libya and Cyprus in El Alamein, as they seek to deepen a strategic regional partnership

As Mitsotakis meets Sisi in El Alamein, Athens is pushing for Egypt to reaffirm a 2020 maritime boundary and for the resolution of a long running dispute over the Sinai monastery of Saint Catherine

TA NEA reports that the prime minister's trip to El Alamein on Tuesday was kept under wraps and could turn into an impromptu three way summit with Cyprus, as Greece weighs Turkey's push to draw Egypt into a new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Trump arrived in Egypt for a global summit on Gaza’s future after a triumphant visit to Israel, which included an address at the Knesset in Jerusalem earlier in the day

Talks reportedly focusing on regional developments, and especially the situation in Gaza, according to a press release issued in Athens

As part of the ongoing dialogue a Greek delegation will travel to Egypt on Monday, June 2

The statement seeks to reassure Greece, the Orthodox community, and the public following a court ruling that raised concerns about the operation of Mt. Sinai monastery.

Earlier this month, Egyptian President Abdel el-Sisi, speaking during an official visit to Athens, went out of his way to dispel what he called “rumors” of state attempts to confiscate the Sinai Monastery and its properties

Deal envisions Cypriot natural gas from Kronos, Aphrodite fields shipped to two LNG terminals in Egypt