Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas on Thursday underlined the importance of military readiness, modernisation and strategic alliances, confirming plans to upgrade key infrastructure during remarks marking the feast day of Saint George, patron of the army, at Frenaros.
The defence minister said the Cyprus National Guard remains the “cornerstone of defence” and a decisive deterrent against threats facing the Republic.
Palmas highlighted the “dedication, professionalism and high sense of responsibility” of
