Biden Approves Military Equipment for Greek Cypriots in Southern Cyprus
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World
January 16, 2025 08:54
united states - Outgoing US President Joe Biden has issued a directive approving the acquisition of military equipment from the United States by Southern Cyprus. The directive enables the Greek Cypriot Administration to purchase defense materials under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
In the final days of his presidency, Joe Biden has granted permission for Southern Cyprus to acquire military equipment from the United States. The directive, issued under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, allows the Greek Cypriot Administration to purchase 'defense materials and services' from the US.
The White House statement highlighted that providing defense materials and services to Southern Cyprus will strengthen US security and support global peace.
The US Ambassador to Southern Cyprus, Julie Davis Fisher, stated on social media that the directive represents a step towards 'deepening' the relations between the parties.