It is a great honor, a great pleasure to be in Amman today for the trilateral summit among Jordan, Cyprus, and Greece. On behalf of my Prime Minister and the Greek delegation, I would like to wholeheartedly thank His Majesty and Minister Safadi for their warm hospitality. We truly appreciate the hard and valuable work you put into promoting peace in the broader region of the Middle East.
Our fifth meeting, taking place at a critical juncture for our neighborhood and the world, demonstrates the enduring strength of our partnership as an anchor of peace, stability, and prosperity in the broader region.
This partnership rests on our shared understanding of the challenges facing our region and our shared vision of a region free from war, aggression, rivalry, and dispute. At the same time, we are guided by common values and principles, unwavering respect for International Law and full adherence to the fundamental principles enshrined in the UN Charter.
We had the opportunity today to exchange views on regional and international issues, focusing on developments in the broader Middle East, particularly the war in Iran, the situation in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank.
On Iran, we reaffirmed our shared conviction that preventing further escalation is of paramount importance and that diplomacy must prevail, underscoring that sustainable solutions can only be achieved through dialogue. In this context, we emphasize the importance of maintaining the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Safeguarding maritime security - dear Ayman, dear Konstantinos - and protecting freedom of navigation also remains a very high priority. Greece has expressed its readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts aiming at ensuring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, when conditions allow.
Regarding Gaza, we expressed our shared position on the need for an immediate improvement of the humanitarian situation. We also underlined the urgent need to proceed with Phase 2 in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
At the same time, we underlined the importance of a clear political horizon for the Palestinian people, the resumption of the political process, which will lead to a two-state solution, the only possible solution for sustainable peace. Greece stands ready to actively contribute to the day after in Gaza, both in the humanitarian sector and in stabilization and reconstruction in the region.
We also expressed our shared concern over increased settler violence in the West Bank. Against this backdrop, we emphasize the importance of safeguarding the Status Quo of the Holy Sites. We have reaffirmed our support for the important role of the Hashemite Custodianship of the Holy Sites in Jerusalem.
Regarding Lebanon, we welcome the decision by the Lebanese and Israeli leadership to begin direct talks, which could form the basis for a comprehensive peace agreement.
Turning to Syria, we reaffirmed our support for the country. As Ayman mentioned, we seek a peaceful and prosperous Syria, where all Syrians, regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity, will feel safe and have their rights respected. In this regard, we stress the need for an inclusive political transition that ensures the representation of all ethnic and religious communities in the country, free from any exclusion. Greece and Syria share a longstanding history, part of which includes the Greek Orthodox Church in Syria, for whom Greece shows particular interest.
Honorable Ministers, Jordan serves as a cornerstone of stability in the region. It is imperative that stability be maintained within the country.
Greece, as a member of the European Union, together with Cyprus, as the presiding country for the European Council, will ensure that this objective is achieved within the European Union. We will continue to collaborate closely in pursuit of a shared vision for a secure, stable, and prosperous neighborhood, providing that meaningful cooperation is not only possible but necessary amid the current international volatility.
This particular trilateral is not only a cooperation between states, but it is also a condition, an impetus for further peace, further prosperity in our region.
I look forward to welcoming you to Athens next year.
Thank you so much.
May 6, 2026