Cyprus Considers NATO Application

Turkish Fury Over Cyprus’ Aspiration to Join NATO
Turkey lashed out at Cyprus after its president, Nikos Christodoulides, reiterated the island nation’s aspirations to join NATO.
Cyprus Considers NATO Application Despite Certain Turkish Veto
Cyprus wants to be ready for the possibility of becoming a NATO member, President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday, even though Turkey pledges to veto such a move.
Cyprus gearing up for Nato membership with US help, says president
Cyprus is getting ready to join Nato, if and when Turkey withdraws its objections, and to this end the country is discussing with the United States how it can take any opportunities offered, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday.
Cyprus plans to apply for NATO membership, president says
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday that the island republic plans to apply for NATO membership when the time is right. Speaking on Cypriot radio, Christodoulides said he is aware that NATO member Turkey is opposed to this move as long as the island remains divided and Turkish Cypriots do not have a say in the decision.
Cyprus could become NATO member when conditions permit, country's president says
The president of Cyprus says the Mediterranean island nation could apply to become a member of NATO when its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring it up to
Cyprus Seeks NATO Membership With US Help
Cyprus is aiming to join NATO and is in talks with the United States to meet the conditions for entering the military alliance, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday.
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