Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces are trained and equipped to NATO standards, with U.S. assistance. President Nikos Christodoulides made the announcement, ending weeks of speculation and marking a shift from the country's long-held neutrality policy.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring them up to the standards of the world's premier military alliance, the president of the Mediterranean island nation said Thursday.
Christodoulides said that although Cyprus cannot join NATO at this time because of objections that alliance member Turkey would raise to its potential membership, the Cypriot National Guard shouldn't be denied the opportunity to upgrade its defensive capabilities with U.S. assistance. Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu quoted unnamed Turkish Defense Ministry officials as saying that any Cypriot bid for NATO membership is “an unacceptable development for Turkey,” which would disrupt “the delicate balance concerning the Cyprus issue and negatively affect” any peace talks.
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