Cyprus’ contribution to international stabilisation efforts in Gaza was at the centre of high-level talks held in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, as Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met with key regional and international interlocutors.
Focus On Gaza Stabilisation Efforts
According to a post on X, Kombos described his meeting with Nickolay Mladenov, High Representative for Gaza on US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, as “timely”, noting a constructive exchange of views.
📍Abu Dhabi ~ Timely meeting and exchange of views with Nickolay Mladenov, Gaza Executive Board member and High Representative for Gaza on President Trump's Board of Peace.
— Constantinos Kombos (@ckombos) January 24, 2026
Useful discussion focusing on 🇨🇾 active contribution to stabilization efforts for Gaza, in line with… pic.twitter.com/pc9J7VirTp
The discussion focused on Cyprus’ active contribution to stabilisation efforts in Gaza, in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803. The Cypriot foreign minister underlined the country’s engagement across humanitarian assistance, security considerations and future reconstruction planning.
Cyprus has in recent months positioned itself as a key regional partner in humanitarian coordination and crisis response efforts related to Gaza, leveraging both its geographic location and diplomatic outreach.
Bilateral Talks With The UAE
During the same visit to Abu Dhabi, Kombos also held talks with Lana Nusseibeh, UAE State Minister for Europe.
📍Abu Dhabi ~ Timely exchange with #UAE State Minister for International Cooperation Reem Hashimy on regional issues, and key developments #Ukraine, #Gaza.@CyprusinUae@uaeembnicosia pic.twitter.com/HCE2wux5mu
— Constantinos Kombos (@ckombos) January 24, 2026
In a separate post, the foreign minister said the two had a “substantial exchange” on key aspects of bilateral relations as well as broader international developments, reflecting the growing diplomatic engagement between Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates.
The meetings form part of Cyprus’ broader diplomatic push to remain actively involved in regional stability initiatives, while strengthening strategic partnerships beyond the Eastern Mediterranean.
