US continues to deepen its relations with Cyprus, state department says
The US state department aims to consolidate its relationship with Cyprus with the goal of creating stability in the region. “We look forward to continuing...
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US partially lifts arms embargo against Cyprus (update 2)
The US has decided to partially lift an arms embargo against Cyprus, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told President Nicos Anastasiades during a phone...
US lifting of arms embargo of political, not military importance says minister
The US decision to lift a long-standing arms embargo on Cyprus is of political and diplomatic importance but the Republic has no intention of procuring...
Approved US arms embargo bill asks Cyprus to deny Russian military vessels access to ports for refuelling and servicing
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday approved bipartisan legislation authored by Democratic Ranking Member Bob Menendez and Republican Senator Marco Rubio (Fl.) , which...
Congress of Cyprus organisations in US to address arms embargo
Representatives of major Greek American organisations will meet in Washington from Tuesday to Thursday with over 40 of the most powerful and influential Senators and...
US congressman dodges Turkey question, slams Russia
Chairman of the US Congress Foreign Affairs Committee Eliot Engel sent a veiled message to Russia about staying out of Cyprus’ energy programme, but avoided...
Bill lifting arms embargo on Cyprus tabled in Congress
A bill lifting an arms embargo on Cyprus, among others, was on Wednesday introduced in the US Congress. Congressmen Ted Deutch and David Cicilline from...
US Congress asks state department and Pentagon to submit report on US arms embargo on Cyprus
A provision regarding US-Cyprus security relations and the US arms embargo on Cyprus, has been included in the $717bn defence bill signed earlier this week...
US senator introduces bill to end arms embargo on Cyprus
Robert Menendez, top Democrat in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced a bill to end the Cyprus arms embargo imposed by the US in...
US House asks for report on Cyprus’ defence capabilities
The US House of Representatives has asked the State Department to submit a report on the defence capabilities of the Republic of Cyprus, in an...
