Cyprus presses ahead with EU-backed defence plans, base upgrades and Nato aspirations | Cyprus Mail
Cyprus presses ahead with EU-backed defence plans, base upgrades and Nato aspirations | Cyprus Mail
Model Diplomat1 min readasia
Cyprus is pursuing a stepped-up, EU-backed defense and security strategy that blends international partnerships with domestic capacity-building. Key points:
- Defence diplomacy: Cyprus emphasizes sovereignly pursuing security partnerships with France, Greece, Israel, the United States, and other allies, arguing no external “permission” is required for defence agreements. Focus remains on Turkey’s conduct and regional tensions.
- EU security tools: The government will leverag
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