upgraded and modernized and called upon all concerned to commit themselves to … limiting and then substantially reducing the level of all troops and armaments in the Republic of Cyprus. . (27) A 1987 United States arms prohibition was designed to restrict United States arms sales and transfer to Cyprus and the occupied part of Cyprus to avoid hindering reunification efforts. (28) At least 40,000 Turkish troops are stationed in the occupied part of Cyprus. (29) While the United States has, as a matter of policy, avoided the provision of defense articles and services to Cyprus, the Government of Cyprus has, in the past, sought to obtain defense articles from other countries, such as Russia, that pose challenges to United States interests around the world. 3. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (1) to continue to actively participate in the trilateral dialogue on energy, maritime security, cyber security and protection of critical infrastructure conducted among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus