US President’s decision to approve the provision of defence equipment and services to the Republic of Cyprus is a historically important development that reflects the results of an explicit policy and orientation by the Cyprus government, which brings substantial benefits at the political, diplomatic and defence level, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said in a post on X on Thursday.
The strategic partnership between 🇨🇾 and 🇺🇸 goes from strength to strength. Today yet another significant step is taken, in the field of Security and Defense. Cyprus stands as an enabler and an anchor of stability and security in the EastMed. https://t.co/OGEfkLlrEH
— NikosChristodoulides (@Christodulides) January 16, 2025
In a post on the same platform, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said that the US President’s decision to grant the Republic of Cyprus access to transnational sales of defence equipment and programmes is “a historic milestone in the Republic of Cyprus -US relations and strengthens the defence capability of the Republic of Cyprus and the National Guard, while highlighting the country’s role as a pillar of stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean”.
Η απόφαση του @POTUS για πρόσβαση της 🇨🇾 σε διακρατικές πωλήσεις αμυντικού εξοπλισμού και προγράμματα αποτελεί ιστορικό ορόσημο στις σχέσεις 🇨🇾-🇺🇸. Ενισχύει την αμυντική ικανότητα της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας και της Εθνικής Φρουράς, αναδεικνύοντας παράλληλα τον ρόλο της χώρας μας… https://t.co/FRO5nnDUjY
— Λετυμπιώτης Κων/νος (@letymbiotis) January 15, 2025
“Cyprus is recognised as a reliable, beneficial partner. This recognition is a clear signal of deepening and substantially strengthening cooperation with the United States of America,” he noted.
US President Joe Biden issued on Wednesday a presidential determination authorizing the provision of defense articles and services to the Republic of Cyprus. According to the White House, the presidential determination states that this action will enhance US security and promote global peace.
Also read: Biden declaration grants Cyprus access to 3 major US military programmes
Source: CNA
