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Defence Minister Michael Yiorgallas represented the Republic of Cyprus at the High Level Conference of the Aqaba Process held in Cordoba, Spain, on June 19-20.
The Conference was chaired by the HRH the Kings of Spain and Jordan. It was attended by a number of Heads of State and Government from West Africa and the Sahel, representatives of the EU, the African Union, NATO and other organisations.
The Conference focused on the security situation and the activities of terrorist organizations in West African and Sahelian states and exchanged views on ways to counter radicalization and extremism.
In his intervention, Mr. Yiorgallas welcomed the longstanding efforts of the King of Jordan through the Aqaba Process he created. He noted that it is an effective platform for the exchange of information, best practices and joint actions to combat terrorism.
He added that the Republic of Cyprus will continue to support the Aqaba Process and assist in international and regional efforts to support states in West Africa and the Sahel, where networks of terrorist organizations linked to ISIS and Al Qaeda are active.
The Republic of Cyprus will continue to support the Aqaba Process and assist in international and regional efforts to support states in West Africa and the Sahel, where networks of terrorist organizations linked to ISIS and Al Qaeda are active.
He further noted that there should be a holistic approach and parallel investment in the areas of humanitarian aid and assistance for energy and digital transition of sub-Saharan African states to address the problem of increased migration flows to European countries, including Cyprus.
On the sidelines of the Conference, Mr. Yiorgallas met with the Chief of Armed Forces of Jordan with whom he discussed issues of bilateral defence and military cooperation and future enlargement, with a view to further upgrading and strengthening them.
He also exchanged views with the EU Special Representative for the Sahel (EUSR Sahel), Ms. Emanuela Claudia Del Re, on issues of competence and mutual interest for the region.
He also exchanged views with the EUSR Sahel, Ms. Emanuela Claudia Del Re, on issues of competence and mutual interest for the region.
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