23.09.2025.
Minister Gašić meets with Minister of Defence of Cyprus Palmas
Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić met today with his counterpart from the Republic of Cyprus, Minister of Defence Vasilis Palmas.
During the meeting, Minister Gašić highlighted the importance of defence cooperation and the potential for strengthening it further in all areas of mutual interest.He noted that while Serbia is committed to military neutrality, it will continue to develop and advance its relations with other countries and military-political alliances, in line with its national interests and with the goal of strengthening global, regional and national security.
Minister Gašić expressed hope that the coming period would see an expansion of cooperation in the field of military industry, with the aim of enhancing the operational capabilities of both countries’ armed forces.He emphasized that members of the Serbian Armed Forces and the National Guard of Cyprus have held constructive talks recently, with the aim of deepening future cooperation, and that concrete proposals have been put forward for the period ahead.
During the meeting, Minister Gašić said that members of the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces are currently serving with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He noted that the Serbian personnel remain committed to justifying the trust placed in them through professionalism, dedication, and hard work, contributing to the fulfilment of the mission’s mandate.Minister Palmas thanked Minister Gašić for the open discussion, emphasizing that today’s meeting marks an important step in further strengthening the friendly relations between Serbia and Cyprus, as well as advancing bilateral defence cooperation. He added that the Partner 2025 international defence exhibition offers a valuable opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in the Serbian Defence Industry and to explore potential avenues for expanding cooperation in this area.
