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Defence Minister Mr. Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos holds a telephone conversation with the outgoing Defence Minister of Cyprus Charalambos Petrides

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Defence Minister Mr. Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos holds a telephone conversation with the outgoing Defence Minister of Cyprus Charalambos Petrides

February 24, 2023

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The Minister of National Defence Mr. Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos had a telephone conversation with the outgoing Defence Minister of Cyprus Mr. Charalambos Petrides

The Minister of National Defence expressed his appreciation to his Cypriot counterpart, for the excellent results on enhancing their cooperation on both bilateral and EU level.

He also highlighted that, by mutual initiatives such as the trilateral cooperation with Egypt and with Israel, activities regarding the enhancement of security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region, as well as cooperation with a view to tackle common threats and security challenges, were promoted.

It was also underlined that both Greece and Cyprus wave invested in promoting peace and prosperity in the broader region, always acting consistent with International Law.

Mr. Panagiotopoulos wished Mr. Petrides success in his endeavours, and he expressed his conviction that the cooperation between the Ministers of Defence of the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Cyprus will carry on and further strengthen, with the new Minister of Defence of Cyprus.