Defence Minister, Charalambos Petrides, said on Sunday that his recent visit to Israel had a very satisfactory outcome.
In statements after a memorial for the people killed during the battles in Tylliria, in August 1964, Petrides said that he had a constructive meeting with his Israeli counterpart as well as with the National Security Council during which they discussed issues of mutual interest.
He noted that Cyprus and Israel have a programme of bilateral cooperation for military exercises and training as well as an armament programme which is being concluded.
Petrides also said he was pleased with the seven Cypriot projects funded by the European Defence Fund in 2021. The Cypriot companies, supported by the state, move forward towards the European Defence Fund, something which has multiple benefits as regards the economy and the jobs, he added.
Tylliria area in northeast Cyprus, was the centre of intercommunal clashes in 1964, when the Turkish air force bombed Greek Cypriot villages in the area.
Source: Cyprus News Agency