Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel is going to visit the island nation of Cyprus.
President Herzog’s visit’s main purpose is to discuss matters of region-specific diplomacy. This includes the Cyprus-Egypt-Greece Trilateral Summit as well as the Cyprus-Egypt Intergovernmental Summit – both to take place in Cairo.
Both of these will discuss stability & cooperation within the region, as well as serious matters like the situation in Syria.
According to several sources, the trip is meant to promote strengthening of relationships between the countries in the area – especially in light of the changing world and U.S. policy shifts.
Currently, Eastern Mediterranean countries are facing a variety of challenging situations, including energy crisis, security matters, and the value of joining forces.