Foreign Ministry anticipates “positive outcome” over complete lifting of US arms embargo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is looking forward to a positive outcome regarding the possibility of a complete lifting of the US arms embargo on the Republic of Cyprus, according to a statement issued om Saturday.

As stated, it is expected that the institutional process to examine the issue will be launched, without prejudice to the outcome of US internal procedures.

In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that the Republic of Cyprus has now fulfilled all requirements listed in the “Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019” passed by the US Congress following a proposal by Senators Menendez and Rubio, and therefore looks forward to a positive outcome.

Source: Cyprus News Agency