RAMALLAH, June 26, 2026 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas held a phone call on Friday with President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, during which they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, as well as the latest developments in Palestine and issues of mutual interest.

President Abbas expressed his appreciation for Cyprus' political positions, its humanitarian role, and the assistance it has provided to the Gaza Strip.

He reaffirmed that the immediate priorities are consolidating the ceasefire, ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid, securing Israel's withdrawal, and moving toward the recovery and reconstruction phase in the Gaza Strip. 

He also welcomed the implementation of President Donald Trump's plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803, stressing the need to preserve the sovereign and legal role of the State of Palestine in Gaza as an integral part of its territory.

President Abbas also stressed the need to mobilize international efforts to halt settlement expansion, settler violence, all unilateral measures, and to secure the release of withheld Palestinian funds.

He reiterated the State of Palestine's commitment to implementing its national reform agenda, highlighting the ongoing democratic process, including local council and student elections, the Fatah conference, parliamentary elections scheduled for November, the convening of the Palestinian National Council, and presidential elections planned for next year.

Meantime, President Christodoulides reaffirmed Cyprus' support for the two-state solution based on international law and stressed the importance of promoting security, stability, and peace among all parties in the region.

The Cypriot president also praised the close security cooperation between the relevant authorities in both countries and invited President Abbas to pay an official visit to Cyprus.

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