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EuroMed 7 summit in Cyprus to focus on some of Europe's greatest challenges

Leaders from Europe's Mediterranean nations are convening today in Cyprus for the 5th EU Med Summit. The topics of the summit include immigration, energy, climate change and Brexit.

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (left) and Cyprus Presidents Nicos Anastasiadis (right). Source: SBS

The seven countries that will participate in the summit are France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Malta and Cyprus. 

Immigration will be a major discussion topic according to Cyprus's government spokesman Prodromos Prodromou, who pointed out that his country does not believe that Turkey is adhering to its agreement with the EU about agreement about refugees. 

Other Topics include Energy Safety, Brexit, the next multi annual fiscal framework climate change and the first Summit between the EU and Arab leaders. 

Mr Prodromou said that this is an opportunity for the seven countreis to exchange ideas and coordinate their approaches on topics that concern the Mediterranean and the wider EU. 

The summit will conclude with a joint declaration by the seven countries. 

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By Vasilis Ragousis



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