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Attack on Cyprus is an attack on all of Europe, says Macron in Paphos
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France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) embraces Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides (R) upon arrival at Paphos Military Base, Cyprus on March 9, 2026. (Gonzalo Fuentes / POOL / AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron says that an attack on Cyprus is an attack on all of Europe as he speaks during a visit to the island nation after it was targeted by Iranian-made drones.
“When Cyprus is attacked, it is Europe that is attacked,” Macron says in Paphos alongside the leaders of Cyprus and Greece.
“The defense of Cyprus is obviously a key issue for your country, for your neighbor, partner and friend, Greece, but also for France and, with it, the European Union,” he adds.
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