[Evan Vucci/AP]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Wednesday, highlighting Cyprus’ strategic role in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
The two officials discussed regional energy projects, defense cooperation, and efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The US stressed the need to strengthen military ties with Cyprus, while both sides reaffirmed their commitment to addressing shared challenges and promoting regional stability.
The Cypriot Foreign Ministry described the talks as reinforcing a “strategic partnership,” reflecting deepening bilateral relations. Washington has increasingly viewed Cyprus as a key player in regional security, energy, and geopolitical stability. This dialogue follows a series of US-Cyprus defense agreements, signaling closer cooperation amid growing regional tensions.