Cyprus hosts the 11th Summit of the Southern EU Countries - MED9
epa11654530 A handout photo made available by the Press and Information Office (PIO) of the Republic of Cyprus shows King Abdullah II of Jordan (L), Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (2-R) and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides (R) attending a meeting as part of the 11th Summit of the Southern EU Countries (MED9) in Paphos, Cyprus, 11 October 2024. Cyprus is presiding over this year's summit. The MED9 group includes Cyprus, France, Greece, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia. EPA/PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE, REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS HANDOUT -- MANDATORY CREDIT -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES