Defence ministers to assess presence of Greek military assets in Cyprus

Cyprus and Greece are set to assess the continued presence of Greek military assets on the island, as regional tensions linked to the Middle East crisis remain under close review.

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is in Athens, where he is scheduled to meet his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias.

Speaking to CyBC radio, Palmas said discussions would focus on managing risks arising from the ongoing instability in the wider Middle East and eastern Mediterranean region.

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