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Cyprus reaffirms commitment to European defence
January 29, 2019
European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen, on a two-day visit to Cyprus, met on Monday with defence minister Savvas Angelides to discuss EU defence and security issues.
According to an official statement from the ministry, the two discussed the European Defence Fund, Military Mobility and the Permanent Structured Cooperation (Pesco) programme.
Angelides reiterated to the EU official that Cyprus is committed to European integration, noting that the island would participate according to its capabilities.