Dublin Correspondent: Filip Polo
President Nikos Christodoulides is in Ireland for the 9th European Political Community Summit, where European leaders will discuss security, competitiveness and cooperation under the theme "Europe: Strong, Secure and Connected."
The summit brings together leaders from across Europe and includes discussions on the war in Ukraine, cyber threats, migration and the future of European security.
Security and democratic resilience
Christodoulides will participate in the thematic session "Securing and Defending a Democratic Europe", focusing on European security and the protection of democratic institutions.
Topics expected to be discussed include the war in Ukraine, hybrid and cyber threats, and measures to strengthen democratic resilience across Europe.
The discussion will be co-chaired by the prime ministers of Denmark and the United Kingdom, with the participation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders.
Cyprus proposals included in security declaration
Particular importance is being attached by Nicosia to the proposed Declaration on the Future of European Security, an initiative promoted by France and based on the principles of international law and the UN Charter.
Cyprus submitted a number of proposals that have been incorporated into the final text, including:
- An explicit reference to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
- Clarification of obligations arising from membership in international organisations
Migration declaration expected
Migration is also on the summit agenda, with Italy and the United Kingdom promoting a new joint declaration by European leaders, following a similar initiative launched in Armenia in May 2026.
The declaration focuses on:
- Operational readiness
- Tackling disinformation
- International cooperation
- Innovation
- Returns policy
Cyprus is expected to sign the declaration alongside more than 30 European countries.
Anti-drugs alliance meeting
Dublin will also host the third meeting of the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD), co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
A new joint declaration is expected to be adopted during the meeting.
Cyprus previously participated in the alliance's first ministerial meeting in Italy on October 23, represented by Deputy Minister for Social Welfare.
Meeting with Canada's prime minister
A key bilateral engagement for Christodoulides will be a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The talks are expected to cover bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international developments.
Cyprus priorities
According to the report, Cyprus will use the summit to highlight:
- The importance of international law as a foundation of European security
- Regional stability
- Energy security and connectivity
- Stronger European cooperation on migration
The European Political Community, launched by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2022, brings together leaders from countries both inside and outside the European Union, with the exception of Russia and Belarus. It operates as an informal forum for dialogue on major challenges facing Europe.
