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France, Greece, and Italy Coordinate Military Aid to Cyprus

Published March 5, 2026, 14:00
France, Greece, and Italy Coordinate Military Aid to Cyprus

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, have agreed to coordinate their efforts regarding the deployment of military assets to Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean. The initiative was launched by the French President, who contacted the leaders of Greece and Italy by phone. The aim of the cooperation is to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, within a framework of European solidarity. The three leaders recognize the importance of stability in the region and the need for joint action. The agreement to coordinate actions highlights the growing concern for security in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as the need to protect shipping lanes in the Red Sea. This particular region has been at the center of geopolitical tensions. No details have been released regarding the nature of the military assets to be deployed or the timeline for the deployment. However, the agreement marks a significant move of coordination between the three countries to address common security challenges.