France expected to sign deal to station troops in Cyprus on Monday

The French government is on Monday expected to sign a status of forces agreement on Monday, allowing it to station troops in Cyprus, according to reports published on Sunday.

The Cyprus News Agency reported that the agreement is to be signed by French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin and Cypriot Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas in Nicosia, with both set to attend the informal European foreign affairs council (Fac) meeting in its defence configuration in Cyprus’ capital on the same day....