EUCOM Deputy Commander Meets with Republic of Cyprus Leadership

Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty, deputy commander, U.S. European Command, met with Lt. Gen. Ilias Leontaris, chief of defense and chief of the National Guard for the Republic of Cyprus, yesterday to discuss ongoing bilateral defense activities between the two nations



By EUCOM Public Affairs Stuttgart, Germany Dec 06, 2019
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Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty, deputy commander, U.S. European Command, met with Lt. Gen. Ilias Leontaris, chief of defense and chief of the National Guard for the Republic of Cyprus, yesterday to discuss ongoing bilateral defense activities between the two nations. 

During their engagement, the two leaders discussed a broad range of topics and emphasized the importance of addressing disinformation, opportunities for continued growth through joint exercises and training, and their mutual commitment to a strong defense partnership. 

Lt. Gen. Twitty thanked Lt. Gen. Leontaris for the Republic of Cyprus’ strong commitment to regional stability, which reflects a common understanding of the global security environment.

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