Cyprus to destroy military missiles

The Minister of Defence has announced a government decision to destroy 324 portable anti-aircraft missiles, type 9M32M.

In his speech at a joint meeting of the Permanent Council and the Forum for Security Cooperation, Costas Papacostassaid the government is determined to declare its commitment for the withdrawal of these missiles.

The government, he said, “acknowledges the threats from the uncontrolled production and the use of these anti-aircraft weapons, which in terrorists’ hands can be used for terrorist activity. These weapons are capable of costing innocent lives and hampering peace and stability in the world."

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