Palestinian President Abbas Visits Cyprus for Third Time, Seeks Mediation Role
Mahmoud Abbas meets Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia, asking Cyprus to mediate peace talks with Israel after Israel's new government forms.
KEY POINTS
- Abbas visits Cyprus for a third time since Christodoulides became president
- Abbas requests Cypriot mediation for peace talks with Israel
- Visit occurs during Israel's post-election vote counting on October 27
- Leaders discuss the Amalthea humanitarian corridor to Gaza
- Previous Abbas-Christodoulides meeting was in May 2025 in Palestine
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Cyprus on October 29, 2026, for a working visit and met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace. The two leaders held a private meeting followed by a working lunch. This marks Abbas's third visit to the island since Christodoulides took office.
Abbas asked Christodoulides to mediate for the resumption of peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis following the formation of Israel's new government. He stated that Palestinians seek peaceful coexistence with Israelis and do not want new military clashes. Christodoulides confirmed that Nicosia is ready to take on any role the Palestinian side deems useful.
“We are interested in the security of the region and we are interested in security with the Israelis; we do not want military friction and clashes.”
The visit takes place while vote counting continues in Israel's October 27 elections, with no clear parliamentary majority yet formed. Abbas said that once the new Israeli government is formed, the Palestinian side will be ready to discuss peace with it. He also referenced Cyprus's good relations with Israel.
The leaders discussed bilateral Cyprus-Palestine relations, regional developments, and Cyprus's humanitarian role, including the Amalthea aid corridor to Gaza. They also addressed EU-Palestine relations and the latest developments in the Cyprus issue. Abbas emphasized support for peaceful popular resistance against violations of Palestinian rights.
Cyprus's government said the meeting shows it can talk with all sides in the region without creating problems. Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis noted the historically long-standing relations and close ties between Cyprus and Palestine at political and other levels.
Abbas's first official visit to Cyprus took place in July 2009 during the presidency of Demetris Christofias. His second visit followed thirteen years later. Their previous meeting occurred in May 2025 in Palestine.
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