The United States is set to strengthen its defence relationship with the Republic of Cyprus through a new amendment to the U.S. Defence Budget Bill (NDAA).
The amendment marks the first time Cyprus has been included in the list of countries eligible to participate in U.S. military training programmes for Eastern Europe.
Under the new provisions, the Cypriot National Guard will be eligible to participate in multilateral exercises until 2027, enabling Cyprus to take part in U.S.-led military training exercises alongside other Eastern European nations.
Amendment 1233 introduces two key changes to the 2016 law regarding military training programmes, extending the timeframe for security forces training in Eastern European countries during joint exercises with the U.S. military from 2026 to 2027.
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