Cyprus defense minister comments on relations with Turkey — Cyprus Mail – UA.NEWS

Cyprus defense minister comments on relations with Turkey — Cyprus Mail  UA.NEWS

Cyprus Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said Cyprus, Greece and Israel do not have good relations with Turkey and outlined defense cooperation, the October 1 parade and plans for the Paphos air base. Cyprus Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas said that Cyprus, Greece and Israel, in addition to defense cooperation, share one feature: they do not have good relations with Turkey. He said this after signing a memorandum of cooperation between the Cypriot Ministry of Defense and the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Cyprus Mail reports. According to Palmas, the three countries use the same defense weapons system, which ensures their interoperability. He called this a positive factor for the geopolitical security of the wider region.

Speaking about the rivalry between Turkey and Israel in the Levant, the minister said that tensions between them are intensifying every day. Asked about Cyprus potentially joining the bilateral Achilles Shield defense agreement between Greece and Israel, he replied that it remains an agreement exclusively between those two countries. Palmas described Cyprus as a democratic and peaceful country that does not take part in incidents related to armed conflicts. At the same time, he said that the country is under occupation and therefore must ensure the highest possible level of threat deterrence. More current news is available on the UA.News Telegram channel Telegram. The minister