Cyprus Minister of Defense meets with New Jersey National Guard Commander

On September 18, 2026, the Minister of Defense of Cyprus, Vasilis Palmas, held a meeting in his office with the Commander of the New Jersey National Guard, Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays. The discussion focused on bilateral cooperation and the evaluation of progress achieved through the existing State Partnership Program (SPP).

The two officials assessed the current status of the institutionalized cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus and the State of New Jersey. Minister Palmas expressed gratitude for the New Jersey National Guard's contributions to upgrading the capabilities of the Cypriot National Guard. The parties explored prospects for further expanding the partnership into new areas of mutual interest.

This meeting reaffirms the strategic military partnership aimed at strengthening defense readiness through shared expertise and resources. Both sides confirmed their commitment to continuing and enhancing their collaboration within the framework of the SPP in the future.