Newly appointed Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias is on his first official visit to Cyprus on Thursday.

The Greek defence minister will be received by president Niκos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace.

He will then visit the ministry of defence where to meet with his counterpart Michalis Georgallas. After the meeting, the two ministers will make joint statements to the press.

The Greek minister will visit the “Tomb of Makedonitissa” and the “Imprisoned Graves” where after he will visit the camp of the Hellenic Forces of Cyprus (Eldyk).

During his visit, Dendias will be accompanied by the Chief of Staff of the Greek armed forces, General Konstantinos Floros.