NICOSIA: US President’s decision to approve the provision of defense 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 defense level, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said in a post on X on Thursday.
According to Cyprus News Agency, US President Joe Biden issued a presidential determination on Wednesday authorizing the provision of defense articles and services to the Republic of Cyprus. The White House noted that this decision aims to enhance US security and promote global peace. Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis echoed the President’s sentiments in a post on the same platform, stating that the decision is “a historic milestone in the Republic of Cyprus-US relations.” He emphasized that it strengthens the defense capability of the Republic of Cyprus and the National Guard, while under
lining Cyprus’s role as a pillar of stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The US decision to grant Cyprus access to transnational sales of defense equipment and programs signifies a recognition of Cyprus as a reliable partner. Letymbiotis highlighted that this is a clear signal of deepening and substantial cooperation with the United States, reinforcing the ties between the two nations at various levels.