Greek defense minister visits Cyprus for 66th independence anniversary

Greek Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, arrived in Nicosia on Wednesday to participate in the celebrations marking the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus. During his visit, Dendias held a meeting with Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, where he expressed gratitude for the Church's support of Greek Armed Forces, highlighting specifically the renovation of the Evelpidon Military Academy theater.

On October 1, the anniversary day, Dendias will join President Nikos Christodoulides to lay a wreath at the statue of Archbishop Makarios III at the Presidential Palace. Following the ceremony, he will attend the official military parade on Iosif H. Iosif Avenue at 11:00 a.m. The parade will feature high-ranking officials from the United Kingdom, Egypt, France, and the United States, along with various international defense attachés and representatives. The event will showcase mechanized and infantry units alongside national emergency services and aerial assets, emphasizing the diplomatic ties between Cyprus and its international partners.