Christodoulides Government Initiatives for 2026: Foreign Policy and Defense
February 5, 2026
President Christodoulides outlined the government's actions for 2026, focusing on foreign policy, defense, and security. Cyprus aims to sign an agreement with Israel for the 'Afrodite' gas field and seeks full accession to the Schengen Zone. The National Guard will be strengthened through modernization programs, and relationships with strategic partners will deepen. The government also plans to accept bids for upgrading military bases. On the immigration front, there was mention of reducing Cyprus’s attractiveness as a destination for foreigners with criminal records.