Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Constantinos Kombos, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, to discuss ways to strengthen transatlantic cooperation as Cyprus prepares for its presidency of the EU Council from January to June 2026. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Pigott, "The Secretary thanked Cyprus for its support in promoting regional security and providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. The leaders also discussed opportunities to expand energy security and cooperation."
The meeting focused on shared interests between the United States and Cyprus, particularly in areas such as regional stability and energy collaboration.
