The Biden administration plans to strengthen its partnership with Cyprus across energy, economic, and security sectors, a senior U.S. official announced following a White House meeting between President Biden and his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides.
Michael Carpenter, Senior Advisor for Europe at the National Security Council, described the meeting as highly productive, reflecting a deepening of bilateral ties amid shifting dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.
“President Biden had an excellent meeting with President Christodoulides today,” Carpenter told To Vima International Edition in an exclusive statement. “Our relationship bilaterally has only grown in recent years, and we’re looking at expanding our relations in every sphere—energy, economic, investment, and beyond.”
The meeting comes as Washington aims to bolster alliances with Mediterranean partners to address complex regional challenges, including the war in Ukraine, rising tensions in the Middle East, and energy security.
Cyprus’s strategic location has placed it in a critical role, and the country has recently facilitated significant humanitarian support to Gaza, enabling the transfer of 8,000 metric tons of assistance.
The U.S. delegation, which included Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, discussed avenues for cooperation amid increased competition for influence in the Mediterranean.
The conversation reflects a Biden administration priority of strengthening alliances in key regions and building new partnerships in energy, a sector where Cyprus holds substantial potential.
The announcement highlights a new chapter in U.S.-Cyprus relations as Washington seeks to advance economic and security collaboration in response to pressing international issues and bolster regional stability.
