Mitsotakis' Proposal for Multilateral Cooperation in the Region
October 18, 2025
Kyriakos Mitsotakis' proposal for a multilateral 5X5 meeting of coastal countries was announced in the Greek Parliament. It includes Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and Libya, focusing on issues like immigration and marine environment protection. However, there are doubts concerning Turkey's participation, the exclusion of Israel, and the unclear situation in Libya. The feasibility of the proposal seems challenging, especially if Turkey does not recognize Cyprus. This proposal emerges during a tense period in Greek-Turkish relations.