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Cyprus Hosts EU Military Committee Workshop on Maritime Security

Published February 21, 2026, 12:09
Cyprus Hosts EU Military Committee Workshop on Maritime Security

The Cypriot Ministry of Defence hosted a workshop of the EU Military Committee on “EU Maritime Security: Challenges and Opportunities,” as part of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. The workshop was attended by senior military representatives, EU officials and legal experts, and discussed the challenges facing maritime security, such as cyber interference and “shadow fleets.” The Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nikolaos Ioannidis, emphasized the importance of international maritime law. Participants stressed the need to strengthen maritime situational awareness and politico-military cooperation. The workshop reaffirmed the importance of maritime security for the Cypriot Presidency and for the overall security of Europe.