The president of Cyprus says the Mediterranean island nation could apply to become a member of NATO when its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring it up to the standards of the world's premier military alliance.
FILE - A Cyprus ’ military helicopter flies over a military parade marking the 63th anniversary of Cyprus ’ independence from British colonial rule, in the divided capital Nicosia, Cyprus , on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. FILE - Cyprus ’ soldiers on a military vehicle pass during a military parade marking the 63th anniversary of Cyprus ’ independence from British colonial rule, in divided capital Nicosia, Cyprus , on Sunday, Oct. 1 2023.
Christodoulides said although Cyprus can’t join NATO at this time because of objections that Turkey would raise to its potential membership, the Cypriot National Guard shouldn’t be denied the opportunity to upgrade its defensive capabilities with U.S. assistance. “And because we don’t want the National Guard to lose such opportunities, we’re in talks with the U.S. -- and we thank them for their positive response -- on how the Cyprus Republic can make the best use of these opportunities, so when everything is in its place, the Cyprus Republic can become a member state of NATO,” Christodoulides told The Associated Press.
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