01.10.2025.
Chief of General Staff attends military parade in Nicosia
The Chief of the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff, General Milan Mojsilović, accompanied by his delegation, visited the capital of Cyprus – Nicosia, where he attended a military parade held today on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of Cyprus’s independence.

During the conversation, the two sides emphasized the close ties and friendship between the two countries and nations and agreed that the military-to-military cooperation between Serbia and Cyprus has been both substantive and fruitful, with potential for further advancement in new areas of mutual interest.

During the visit, General Mojsilović spoke with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Minister of Defence, Vasilis Palmas. During the meeting, they reflected on the military parade and exchanged views on the current security challenges across the European continent. Both sides agreed that strengthening defence cooperation serves the interests of both countries and contributes to further strengthening the close and friendly relations between the two countries and nations. The President and the Minister of Defence of Cyprus expressed their appreciation for the attendance of the high-level military delegation from the Republic of Serbia at the celebration of the anniversary of Cyprus’s independence.

The military parade in Nicosia showcased modern combat systems from the arsenal of the National Guard of Cyprus, including products of the Serbian defence industry – the 155 mm Aleksandar self-propelled howitzer, the Miloš armoured vehicle, and, to the surprise of the citizens watching the parade, the 122/262 mm Tamnava self-propelled multiple rocket launcher.

