ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates and Cyprus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the defense and military fields.

The MoU was signed by UAE's Minister of State for Defense Affairs Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi and Cyprus' Defense Minister Charalambos Petrides on Tuesday via video conferencing.

Al Bawardi commended the strategic relations between the UAE and Cyprus, highlighting that the signing of this MoU will contribute effectively to strengthening joint action in the military and defense fields with the aim of raising capabilities in these fields.

For his part, the Cypriot Minister stressed the importance of the partnership with the UAE in a way that achieves the security and stability of the region. — WAM