List of ministers of defence of Cyprus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Minister of Defence |
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Incumbent
Michalis Giorgallas since 3 March 2023 |
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| Reports to | The President |
| Formation | 1960 |
The Minister of Defence in Cyprus is a very important person in the government. Their main job is to look after the country's safety and its armed forces. This means they are in charge of the Cyprus National Guard, making sure it is well-equipped and ready to protect the nation.
This role is part of the Ministry of Defence, which works to keep Cyprus secure. The Minister reports directly to the President, who is the head of the country. Cyprus became an independent country in 1960. Since then, many different people have held the position of Minister of Defence.
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What Does a Minister of Defence Do?
The Minister of Defence has many important duties. They help decide how the country's military should operate. This includes planning for national security and managing the budget for defence.
Protecting the Nation
A big part of the job is making sure Cyprus is safe from threats. This means working with military leaders to train soldiers. They also ensure the armed forces have the right equipment.
International Relations
The Minister of Defence also works with other countries. They might attend meetings with defence ministers from around the world. This helps Cyprus build strong relationships and cooperate on security matters.
List of Defence Ministers in Cyprus
Since Cyprus gained its independence in 1960, many individuals have served as the Minister of Defence. This list shows who held the position and for how long. It's interesting to see how this important role has been passed down through the years.
| Minister | Began | Ended |
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| Osman Orek | 1960 | 1964 |
| Polycarpos Yiorkadjis | 4 April 1964 | 1 November 1968 |
| Epaminondas Komodromos | 10 December 1968 | 15 June 1972 |
| Yorgos Ioannidis | 16 June 1972 | 15 July 1974 |
| Nikos Kosis | 8 August 1974 | 14 January 1975 |
| Christodoulos Veniamin | 15 January 1975 | 6 January 1985 |
| Stelios Katsellis | 7 January 1985 | 31 July 1985 |
| Elias Eliadis | 1 August 1985 | 27 February 1988 |
| Andreas Aloneftis | 28 January 1988 | 27 February 1993 |
| Costas Eliadis | 27 February 1993 | 12 November 1997 |
| Georgios Haralambidis | 12 November 1997 | 27 February 1998 |
| Yiannakis Omirou | 28 February 1998 | 4 January 1999 |
| Yiannakis Hrysostomis | 5 January 1999 | 24 August 1999 |
| Socratis Hasikos | 25 August 1999 | 28 February 2003 |
| Kyriakos Mavronikolas | 29 February 2003 | 13 June 2006 |
| Fivos Klokaris | 13 June 2006 | 26 September 2006 |
| Nicos Symeonidis | 16 September 2006 | 3 May 2007 |
| Christodoulos Pasiardis | 14 May 2007 | 29 February 2008 |
| Costas Papacostas | 29 February 2008 | 14 July 2011 |
| Demetris Eliades | 14 July 2011 | 1 March 2013 |
| Photis Photiou | 2 March 2013 | 13 March 2014 |
| Tasos Mitsopoulos | 13 March 2014 | 22 March 2014 |
| Socratis Hasikos | 23 March 2014 | 6 April 2014 |
| Christoforos Fokaides | 7 April 2014 | 28 February 2018 |
| Savvas Angelides | 1 March 2018 | 30 June 2020 |
| Charalambos Petrides | 30 June 2020 | 3 March 2023 |
| Michalis Giorgallas | 3 March 2023 | 10 January 2023 |
| Vasilis Palmas | 10 January 2023 |
