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Cooperation in field of defence is important part of overall relations between Serbia, Cyprus

Belgrade/Nicosia, 12 June 2023

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Milos Vucevic spoke today in Nicosia with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides about the cooperation between the two countries so far, as well as the prospects for its further development.

Vucevic expressed his gratitude to Cyprus for the support it provides to Serbia when it comes to preserving its territorial integrity, stressing that our relationship to the sovereignty of Cyprus is the same.

He also pointed out that cooperation in the field of defence is an important part of the overall relations between Serbia and Cyprus.

The Deputy Prime Minister conveyed the invitation of President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic to the President of Cyprus to visit Belgrade this year.

Christodoulides pointed out that closeness and friendship have always characterized the relations between Serbia and Cyprus, expressing his gratitude for the invitation, as well as his great desire to visit Belgrade.

Vucevic also met with Minister of Defence of Cyprus Michalis Giorgallas.

The officials said that the two countries, in addition to closeness and friendship, share a position in relation to the necessity of consistently respecting the principles of international law.

In his address, after a ceremonial welcome in Nicosia with the honour of the National Guard of Cyprus, tete-a-tete talks and a meeting of the delegations of the two countries, Vucevic emphasised that Serbia highly values the principled position of Cyprus when it comes to not recognising the illegal and self-proclaimed independence of "Kosovo".

Serbia will continue to advocate for a peaceful and comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue in accordance with the UN Charter, and members of the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Army will continue to engage in the UN multinational operation (UNFICYP), the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Pointing to the long-term and strong ties between the two countries, Giorgallas assessed that today's talks and consultations will deepen defense and military bilateral cooperation in the near future.

The Minister added that he is satisfied with the cooperation in the field of defense and security, stating that Serbia and Cyprus have been maintaining cooperation for a decade in the field of weapons, which is based on mutual trust and contributes to overall bilateral relations.