{"id":17504,"date":"2026-07-14T11:33:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/greece-and-cyprus-lead-bastille-day-parade-in-paris-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:33:37","slug":"greece-and-cyprus-lead-bastille-day-parade-in-paris-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/greece-and-cyprus-lead-bastille-day-parade-in-paris-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Greece and Cyprus Lead Bastille Day Parade in Paris \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Greece and the Republic of Cyprus took centre stage during France\u2019s Bastille Day military parade in Paris, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the three nations.<\/h4>\n
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As one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious military ceremonies unfolded along the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, Greek and Cypriot military contingents marched together, representing their armed forces before a global audience watching France\u2019s national day celebrations.<\/p>\n

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Greek and Cypriot military contingents marched on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es during France\u2019s Bastille Day parade, joined by Hellenic Air Force fighter jets in a powerful display of strategic cooperation with France.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adding to the display, Hellenic Air Force fighter jets flew over the French capital as part of the parade, underscoring the deepening defence cooperation between Athens, Nicosia and Paris. The aerial participation reflected the close military ties that have strengthened in recent years, particularly through joint exercises and defence agreements.<\/p>\n

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis<\/strong> and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides<\/strong> attended the ceremony alongside French leaders, reinforcing the importance of the trilateral relationship at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions across Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s participation carried particular significance as European nations continue to strengthen security and defence cooperation in response to evolving regional and global challenges.<\/p>\n

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Beyond military collaboration, Greece, Cyprus and France have expanded their partnership across foreign policy, energy security and regional stability. Their joint presence at France\u2019s national celebration sent a strong message of unity, solidarity and a shared commitment to European security and the stability of the Eastern Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

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The participation of both Greek and Cypriot forces in one of Europe\u2019s most iconic military parades also reflects the increasingly close strategic alignment between the three countries as they continue to work together on defence, diplomacy and regional security initiatives.<\/p>\n