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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-07-22
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[01] Greek and Cypriot Defence Ministers discuss issues of mutual interest
[01] Greek and Cypriot Defence Ministers discuss issues of mutual interest
Defence Ministers of Greece and Cyprus Demetris Avramopoulos and
Photis Photiou, respectively, exchanged on Monday views on the defence
capacities of their countries, the Cyprus problem, developments regarding
hydrocarbon reserves in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as well
as the financial crisis.
The two ministers referred to the defence capability of the two countries,
issues of mutual interest concerning military cooperation and reviewed
strategic and operational issues aiming at improved coordination and
updating operational matters regarding the geopolitical and geostrategic
dimensions in the South Eastern Mediterranean.
Avramopoulos said it is pivotal for Cyprus to address the financial
crisis and the resumption of substantive negotiations on the Cyprus
problem, expected in October. He reiterated that Greece fully supports
Cyprus' right to exercise its sovereign rights in its EEZ. On his part
Photiou sent the message that relations between the two countries will
be further enhanced, stressing Greece's permanent, firm and selfless
support to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of
the Republic of Cyprus.
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