Norway Lifts Arms Embargo Against Cyprus
November 7, 2025
Norway has lifted the arms embargo against Cyprus after 65 years, as stated by the Government Spokesman. President Nikos Christodoulides described this decision as an important step in enhancing defense cooperation between the two countries. The decision recognizes the Republic of Cyprus as a reliable partner in the Eastern Mediterranean. A new era in the Cyprus-Norway relationship begins with a focus on cooperation and security. Cyprus is now treated equally, as befits an EU member state.