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Informal meeting of Foreign Affairs ministers – Gymnich

Informal ministerial meeting

Practical information

27 - 28 May 2026

Location

Lemesos, Cyprus

Organiser

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs will meet for an informal Foreign Affairs Council on 27-28 May 2026 in Lemesos.

The meeting will be conducted in the Gymnich format, which takes place once every six months and provides the opportunity for more open discussion and reflection on key issues.

The Gymnich meeting of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union by Cyprus is co-chaired by Dr Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, and Ms Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. 

During the meeting, Ministers will discuss current and regional issues.  

Information for journalists

All media representatives must be accredited and have obtained verified badges. Accreditation is available exclusively through the Cyprus EU Presidency accreditation platform.

Press contact:

Theodoros Gotsis

Spokeperson

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