During a working visit on Thursday, Defence Minister Haralambos Petridis discussed ways of strengthening and deepening bilateral defence cooperation between Cyprus and Jordan.
A press release from the Ministry of Defence said that during 2022, important bilateral cooperation took place, including, among others, participation of the National Guard in major multinational exercises and training of special forces in Jordan and Cyprus.
The Minister's visit is part of the regular bilateral consultations on defence and security issues with states in the region and the regional cooperation role that Cyprus maintains.
Petrides was received by King Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to whom he conveyed the warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus. He also met with the Chief of the Jordanian Armed Forces, General Youssef Al Hunaity.
The Minister of Defence and the Chief of the Armed Forces signed a bilateral agreement regulating the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) in matters of mutual support, which forms the basis for the further development and growth of bilateral defence cooperation.
This agreement facilitates future joint training and the participation of military forces in exercises.
Mr. Petrides also visited the Royal Armoured Tanks Museum, where a special ceremony was held to mark the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Source: CNA
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