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Palma Meets with New Spanish Ambassador: Thanks for Frigate Deployment

Published March 18, 2026, 12:15
Palma Meets with New Spanish Ambassador: Thanks for Frigate Deployment

The Minister of Defence, Vasilis Palmas, met with the new Spanish Ambassador to Cyprus, Mercedes Alonso Frayle. During the meeting, the Minister expressed the gratitude of the Republic of Cyprus for Spain's prompt response to strengthening security in the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically for the deployment of the frigate “Cristóbal Colón”. The two sides exchanged views on the security situation in the wider region. The meeting highlights the importance of bilateral cooperation in the field of defense and security.