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Cypriot Presidency Goals for Strengthening CSDP Presented by Chief of National Guard in Brussels

Published January 21, 2026, 19:15
Cypriot Presidency Goals for Strengthening CSDP Presented by Chief of National Guard in Brussels

The Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Theodorou, presented the goals of the Cypriot Presidency for strengthening the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) of the EU in Brussels. The Presidency focuses on enhancing the EU's defence capabilities, promoting strategic autonomy, improving defence cooperation, and strengthening interoperability. The importance of unity and determination in addressing security challenges was highlighted, as well as Cyprus's support for Ukraine. Cyprus's geographical location, on the EU's external borders, underscores the need to strengthen security in the region.