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India, Cyprus discuss defence ties expansion, maritime security cooperation
Oct-14-2026

With an aim of strengthening bilateral ties, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has held discussions with Cypriot defence minister Vasilis Palmas. During the discussions, both sides underlined the ‘untapped potential’ for further expansion in the ongoing defence and defence industrial cooperation and explored ways for further expansion in the cooperation. They also exchanged views on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues, in which maritime security cooperation emerged as one of the major areas of common interest.

Besides, he held talks with Permanent Secretary and officials of the Armament Directorate of the Republic of Cyprus. The talks were focused on strengthening bilateral defence industrial cooperation. India expressed its willingness to collaborate with Cyprus in maritime security through capacity building, expert-level exchanges and technical assistance, leveraging India's expertise in coastal security and maritime cooperation.

Singh also had a separate meeting with Chief of the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus, Lt Gen Emmanouel Theodorou, to discuss bilateral defence and security cooperation and regional security developments. Both sides agreed to enhance military-to-military engagement and explore collaboration in training and capacity building in emerging domains, including AI, Cyber Security, Electronic Warfare and Multi-Domain Operations.

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