Nicosia:His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal addressed the 22nd Annual Cyprus Summit via video link, emphasizing the need for just political solutions and regional cooperation. The summit, organized by The Economist, took place in Nicosia on November 9-10, gathering leaders, officials, and international experts.
According to Jordan News Agency, during the session titled "Can Peace, Stability, and Resilience Be Achieved in the Middle East? Jordan's Pivotal Role in a Divided Regional Environment," Prince El Hassan discussed the political and humanitarian issues facing the region. He advocated for a cooperative regional framework built on international law, shared interests, and human dignity.
Prince El Hassan highlighted the Levant's history of cooperation and cultural diversity, viewing the region's diversity as a strength. He noted that the Palestinian question is central to regional challenges and criticized the focus on managing conflicts without addressing their political roots, which has led to ongoing violence and instability.
He stressed the necessity of political solutions over humanitarian responses alone and called for consistent application of international law and respect for self-determination. Prince El Hassan also emphasized a comprehensive approach to human security, prioritizing education, health care, food, water, and employment.
Furthermore, Prince El Hassan advocated for regional security and cooperation mechanisms that preserve state sovereignty while fostering economic integration. He underscored the potential contributions of refugees and displaced people, urging their inclusion in rebuilding efforts.
The summit opened with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides discussing Cyprus's role in promoting stability and cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean. The event focused on geopolitical and economic changes, security, energy, investment, and regional integration under the theme "A Strategic Gateway for Regional Cooperation Geopolitics, Growth and Investment."