The importance of bilateral defence cooperation between Cyprus and Israel was reaffirmed during an official visit, The importance of bilateral defence cooperation between Cyprus and Israel was reaffirmed during an official visit to Israel from 21 to 24 March by the Director General of the Ministry of Defence, Andreas Louca, during which in-depth discussions were held on cooperation issues in the fields of armaments and research and development.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Defense, Mr. Louka visited Israel accompanied by a delegation of Ministry officials at the invitation of SIBAT Director General Yair Kulas. In the framework of his visit, Mr. Louca had a meeting with the Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Amir Eshel.
As mentioned, Mr. Louca's contacts reaffirmed the importance of bilateral defense cooperation between Cyprus and Israel, discussed security challenges in the wider region and the prospects for further deepening cooperation between the two Ministries, both through joint training and arms programs.
In particular, during the meeting with the Director of the Directorate of International Defence Cooperation of the Israeli Ministry of Defence, in-depth discussions were held on the issues of cooperation in the fields of armaments and research and development.
The Cypriot delegation also visited Israeli defence industry companies in order to be briefed in detail on their capabilities, and discussed common areas of interest and prospects for cooperation.
Before leaving, the Cypriot delegation visited the Yad Vashem Memorial, where the Director General laid a wreath, paying tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and signed the visitors' book.
On the same day, the Cypriot delegation visited the Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Church of the Resurrection, where the Director General of the YWAM had a private meeting with the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III. The Patriarch, after greeting the Cypriot delegation, blessed through them the staff of the Ministry of Defence, wishing that vindication will come to Cyprus, according to the statement.
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