Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Tuesday said that “de-escalation and self restraint in the Middle East are paramount”, after participating at the informal teleconference of EU foreign ministers.

In a post on X, he also added that the government is “deeply concerned about the recent developments”.

“De-escalation and self-restraint are paramount. Discussion will continue at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Monday,” the post said.

The Council will discuss the situation in the Middle East, including developments on the ground and in the wider region.