A 7 September 2026 press release from the Prime Minister's Office and 10 Downing Street, attributed to Andy Burnham MP, reported that the Prime Minister spoke that morning with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. According to the release, the Prime Minister welcomed strong historic UK-Cyprus ties, including close cooperation on the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus, and thanked Cyprus for its support in advancing UK-EU relations during its Presidency. He set out the UK's intention to continue to get closer to the EU.

On the Middle East, the release said the Prime Minister noted the need to keep working with partners towards de-escalation in the region and reaffirmed UK support for efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The two leaders said they looked forward to meeting in person as soon as possible. No date for such a meeting was given.