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Cyprus: Armed Forces

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 117800

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he held discussions with Ministers regarding the deployment of capabilities to Cyprus between 19 February and 2 March 2026.

Answered by Al Carns

The Defence Secretary strongly recognises the strategic importance Cyprus provides to the UK and its allies, with discussions regarding capability deployments in the region being seen as a priority for our operational interests and broader security cooperation.

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