Israel will supply an offshore patrol ship to the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus

In the statement made by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, it was stated that the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Amir Baram, visited the Greek Administration of Southern Cyprus with his accompanying delegation today and signed the agreement in question.

In the statement, it was noted that one offshore patrol ship, which will be equipped with naval systems belonging to the Israel-based defense company Rafael, will be delivered to the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus.

It was stated that the command and defense systems of the Israeli-made "IOANNIDES" offshore patrol ship belonging to the Greek Cypriot Administration will be modernized within the scope of the agreement.

The Israeli press points out that the Tel Aviv administration is one of the largest arms suppliers of the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus.

Israeli President Herzog paid an official visit to Southern Cyprus on September 10, at the invitation of Greek Cypriot Administration Leader Nikos Christodoulidis, but was subjected to intense protests by human rights groups that support Palestine.