European Mediterranean states to meet in Cyprus over Middle East and migration

11/10/2024 03:55 France 24

Leaders from nine Mediterranean nations, joined by Jordan's King Abdullah II, will meet in Cyprus on Friday to discuss Middle East conflicts and migrant flows. France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Slovenia, and Croatia will focus on challenges from the region's wars, with migration to the EU being a key concern.

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