Our defence cooperation with Israel continues to develop, evolve and expand, particularly in the field of armaments. Our partnership goes hand in hand with our excellent bilateral relations in all areas with the promotion of stability, peace and prosperity in the region as the main objective.
I therefore wish to express my particular satisfaction at today's signing of the inter-state agreement for the supply of personal armour and protective equipment for the entire National Guard. As I stated last week when signing the contract for the purchase of our new attack helicopters, despite the unfavourable international economic conditions, with the personal support of the President of the Republic of Cyprus.
The need for the replacement of the fighter survivability protection equipment was deemed necessary.
The need for the replacement of the fighter survivability protection equipment was deemed necessary. Notably, this is the first time a large-scale procurement of integrated, modern personal armour and protective equipment for the entire Armed Forces of the Republic of Cyprus.
The contractors for the programme are Source Vagabond and Marom Dolphin, both of which are based in Israel and have long experience in the design and manufacture of related equipment. It is worth noting that the same protective equipment to be supplied by the National Guard is used by the Israel Defense Forces and other countries, among others.
The Republic of Cyprus and the State of Israel share identical views and positions on the security of the Eastern Mediterranean, based on international law. Relations between our two countries go beyond common interests and we will work to further strengthen, broaden and deepen our strategic defence partnership.
Thank you all for your presence here and I wish you continued success in your work.
(MB/SX)
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