Foreign Minister Kombos attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos arrived in Brussels on Sunday, March 15, 2026, to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council. During his visit, he held a bilateral meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the Cyprus-India strategic partnership and EU-India relations, including the status of a free trade agreement. The ministers exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, with Kombos advocating for diplomacy and dialogue to ensure stability. The broader Council agenda on Monday includes addressing the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, developments in the Middle East, and issues concerning the EU's Southern Neighborhood. Additionally, the ministers are set to review the European Security Strategy. The discussions with the Indian delegation are also intended to prepare for the upcoming state visit of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to India. Kombos is also scheduled to engage in various bilateral contacts with other international officials throughout the summit.