Cyprus-US Defense Cooperation: Reactions from Ankara
September 13, 2024
Cyprus and the USA are strengthening their relationship through a new defense cooperation agreement, which has triggered reactions in Ankara. The Cypriot Defense Minister emphasized that the country has the right to shape its foreign policy without reporting to other countries. The USA and Cyprus agreed to conduct joint exercises and bolster the defense sector. Ankara countered that cooperation must be based on equality and viable solutions for the island.