Biden issues directive allowing Cyprus to buy American arms from the US government President Joe Biden issued a directive Wednesday that allows Cyprus to buy arms from the U.S. government and get surplus American military equipment in a move welcomed as promoting stability in the eastern Mediterranean.
Ambassador to Cyprus Julie D. Fisher said in a post on the social media platform X that the directive is an “important step in deepening the relationship, enhancing security cooperation and promoting stability" in the region.
“The furnishing of defense articles and defense services” to Cyprus, Biden said in his executive action, “will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.”.
Cyprus-U.S. relations have improved significantly in recent years, especially after the 2023 election of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides who has underscored Cyprus’ pro-Western stance and commitment to expanding defense ties with the U.S..
Cyprus helped deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza by way of a maritime corridor that was established and acting as a transit point for the evacuation of foreign nationals from Mideast conflict zones.
