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<p>The bilateral relationship between the UK and Cyprus has never been stronger. Our
shared commitment to working together on a wide range of priority areas is underlined
in the 2019 Defence and Security Co-operation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and
the comprehensive bilateral MoU signed last year. The National Security Bill (NSB)
will ensure that the UK can continue to protect its sensitive sites under UK law,
as is currently the case under the Official Secrets Act 1911. As Lord Sharpe said
when he made a statement in the House of Lords on 18 January, the NSB will in no way
contravene the 1960 Treaty of Establishment of the Republic of Cyprus.</p>
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