A finger in Erdogan's eye: The surprising destination where Sisi sends his soldiers

For the first time, an Egyptian force will participate in Cyprus's Independence Day parade on October 1. The move, described as symbolic, highlights the deepening security cooperation between Cairo, Nicosia, and Athens, even against the backdrop of rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey. Cyprus sees this as a message that the partnership with Nicosia remains a permanent strategic pillar.

For the first time in the history of relations, an Egyptian force will participate in Cyprus's Independence Day parade on October 1. Egyptian soldiers will march alongside the Cypriot National Guard and Greek forces on the island. The move is defined as symbolic and reflects the deepening security cooperation between Cairo and Nicosia, nearly 49 years after the failed Egyptian commando raid in Larnaca. Last April, the countries agreed to expand security cooperation. Cyprus sees this as a clear message: even as Cairo improves relations with Ankara, the partnership with Nicosia and Athens remains a permanent strategic pillar. The Egyptian decision presents a complex picture: Cairo is conducting a dialogue with Turkey while simultaneously preserving and deepening the alliances it has already established.