The Republic of Cyprus will not become a base for military operations, and its foreign partners are well aware of this. This statement was made by the Minister of Defense of the country Vasilis Palmas against the backdrop of the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
He admitted that the concern of the inhabitants of the island about the protracted crisis in the region naturally and understandably. However, the Republic of Cyprus is a "democratic and peaceful state that limits its activities by humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts." “We respond to requests for various types of evacuation and help citizens of third countries and European states return to their homeland,” the head of the Ministry of Defense recalled.
As more and more participants are involved in the conflict in the Middle East, concern is inevitably growing. Cyprus “must stand aloof from all this,” the minister emphasized.
Every day there are requests related to assistance to citizens of other countries, and Cyprus “effectively and successfully reacts” to such requests, provided that they remain within the framework of peacekeeping.
“I repeat once again: Cyprus will not become a base for military operations. This is a clear and unambiguous position. Our partners and friends know this very well, and we will continue to behave accordingly, ”Palmas said.
On June 22, 19 special enforcements set off from Larnaki Airport for the repatriation of citizens to Israel and Jordan. These were three flights to Tel Aviv, nine in Haifa, six in Akaba and one in Amman. Flights are carried out with the special permission of the Israeli authorities, since the country's airspace remains closed. The sea message between Israel and Cyprus is also available, and Israeli citizens arrive on yachts in the port of Larnaki.
The text is prepared based on the materials of Cyprus mail
