The UAE withdrew from OPEC amid Iran tensions, potentially signaling deeper regional realignment as Gulf states reconsider Arab League membership, while Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global fertilizer supplies and food security, particularly in Africa.
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met with Asean counterparts in Brunei to strengthen diplomatic ties.
Cypriot president demands talks with the UK over military bases. The bases pose a security threat. Talks are sought to address colonial consequences.
Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung conducted multiple bilateral meetings with ASEAN and European officials in Brunei, strengthening strategic partnerships, advancing the 2026-2030 cooperation frameworks with Laos and Thailand, and proposing expanded EU economic and cultural collaboration initiatives.
Cyprus' foreign minister urged the European Union to abandon its passive stance in the Middle East, calling for increased strategic engagement to address regional conflicts threatening European economic interests and geopolitical relevance.
Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung conducted bilateral meetings with ASEAN and European officials in Brunei, strengthening strategic partnerships, advancing multilateral cooperation frameworks, and promoting economic ties across multiple sectors and nations.
Qatar's Prime Minister met Cyprus's Foreign Minister to discuss regional military escalation, emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution, freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and condemning Iranian attacks threatening vital infrastructure and global stability.