Israel-Greece-Cyprus Trilateral Summit – Summary

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the first-ever Israel-Greece-Cyprus Trilateral Summit took place
at BOBO Tel Aviv Hotel, part of the Brown Hotels chain. The event was organized by the
Israel-Greece Chamber of Commerce and the Israel-Cyprus Chamber of Commerce, in
cooperation with the Embassies of Greece and Cyprus in Israel.
Held under the theme “Shaping the Future of the Eastern Mediterranean”, the summit
brought together more than 180 business leaders, entrepreneurs, senior government
officials, diplomats, company representatives, and distinguished guests from Israel, Greece,
and Cyprus, with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation and deepening economic,
diplomatic, and social ties between the three countries.
The event highlighted the continued development of the strategic Israel-Greece-Cyprus axis,
which in recent years has become one of the most significant frameworks for cooperation in
the Eastern Mediterranean. Throughout the summit, participants explored new opportunities
in key sectors including energy, security, innovation, infrastructure, water, tourism,
cybersecurity, and trade, alongside in-depth discussions on the future of the region and the
role of the business community in advancing joint initiatives.
Distinguished Guests and Guests of Honor
Among the prominent speakers and participants at the event were:
● Ms. Maya Solomou, Ambassador of Greece to Israel
● Mr. Kornelios S. Korneliou , Ambassador of Cyprus to Israel
● Mr. Gilad Shadmon, Director General of the Ministry for Regional Cooperation
● Ms. Yael Ravia-Tzadok, Deputy Director General for Economic Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
● Mr. Dan Katarivas, President of the Federation of Israeli Bilateral Chambers of
Commerce
● Mr. Reuven Alkas, Partner and CEO of Israel Canada Hotels
● Mr. Eran Cohen, CEO of the Israel–Cyprus Chamber of Commerce
● Mr. Cobi Bitton, CEO of the Israel–Greece Chamber of Commerce and Moderator of
the event