National Security Council (Cyprus)
Body of the Cypriot government
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The National Security Council (Greek: Συμβούλιο Εθνικής Ασφαλείας) is a body of the Cypriot government which was created by President Christodoulides in 2023 in order for state services coordinate with each other and the executive for both national security and external affairs.[1]
FormedMarch 30, 2023 (Introduced)
May 31, 2023 (Officially created)
May 31, 2023 (Officially created)
HeadquartersPresidential Palace
Agency executives
- President Nikos Christodoulides, Chairman
- Tasos A. Tzionis, National Security Advisor
Parent agency
Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | March 30, 2023 (Introduced) May 31, 2023 (Officially created) |
| Headquarters | Presidential Palace |
Agency executives |
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Parent agency | Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus |
Function
The functions of the National Security Council are as follows:[2]
- To advise the President on matters pertaining to national security.
- To plan and scrutinize the national security strategy.
- Coordinate with other international counterparts.
Composition
The National Security Council is composed of:[3]
| Member | Office(s) |
|---|---|
| Nikos Christodoulides | President |
| Constantinos Kombos | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Vasilis Palmas | Minister of Defense |
| Costas Fytiris | Minister of Justice and Public Order |
| Tasos A. Tzionis | National Security Advisor |
| Tasos A. Tzionis | Head of Cyprus Intelligence Service |
| Emmanouel Theodorou | Chief of the National Guard General Staff |
| Themistos Arnaoutis | Chief of Cyprus Police |