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New Eastern Mediterranean Forum Aims to Resolve Disputes

10/19/2025

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans for a multilateral Eastern Mediterranean forum to address maritime disputes.
The forum would include Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and Libya, covering migration, marine protection, connectivity, zoning, and civil protection.
Parliament discussed the plan amid concerns about Turkey accepting Cyprus's participation and Israel and Jordan not being included.
The proposal follows U.S.-led diplomacy and remains uncertain amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans for a multilateral Eastern Mediterranean forum to address maritime disputes.
The forum would include Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and Libya, covering migration, marine protection, connectivity, zoning, and civil protection.
Parliament discussed the plan amid concerns about Turkey accepting Cyprus's participation and Israel and Jordan not being included.
The proposal follows U.S.-led diplomacy and remains uncertain amid ongoing regional tensions.