There’s nonetheless an abundance of alternatives to be explored between Cyprus and Israel and that’s precisely what the brand new ambassador to Nicosia Oren Anolik has pledged to do.
In an unique interview with Phileleftheros, Anolik mentioned his intention is to do his utmost to additional improve and solidify the partnership between the governments and peoples of Israel and Cyprus.
“I strongly consider within the nice potential these relations have. Loads has been achieved by now, however there’s nonetheless an abundance of alternatives to be explored,” he additionally mentioned.
“There’s at all times room for enchancment,” he added.
One of many points that was not too long ago added to bilateral relations talks is the potential for strengthening the protection functionality of Cyprus by buying Israeli arms.
Requested if inside the cooperation of the 2 international locations in protection and safety points Israel might assist Cyprus in upgrading its protection capability, he replied:
“Cyprus has its personal protection and safety coverage and so does Israel…if my nation is ready to assist different international locations strengthen their protection functionality by offering know-how and expertise, coaching and protection tools then why not.”
He additionally mentioned Israel can share its expertise with different international locations, particularly pleasant ones comparable to Cyprus.
The brand new ambassador additionally referred to one of many principal challenges he want to sort out – that of environmental and local weather change points.
“These are in all probability among the many best challenges our area is dealing with. The experience gathered by Israeli and Cypriot scientists, entrepreneurs and activists is a hopeful signal for locating sustainable options to those troublesome issues,” he added.