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National Cypriot Federation Meeting with British Deputy Foreign Secretary Dowty

Published March 11, 2026, 14:09
National Cypriot Federation Meeting with British Deputy Foreign Secretary Dowty

The president of the National Cypriot Federation of the United Kingdom, Christos Karaolis, met with British Deputy Foreign Secretary Stephen Dowty in London to discuss the recent attack on the British base in Akrotiri. The Federation strongly condemned the attack and emphasized the need for close cooperation between the United Kingdom and Cyprus for the security of the island. The Deputy Secretary assured that the British government is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Cyprus and its people, mentioning the deployment of the HMS Dragon warship and additional military helicopters. The meeting focused on the concerns of the Cypriot diaspora and strengthening cooperation on defense and security issues, with the aim of maintaining stability in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.