Cyprus has the capacity, the infrastructure and the readiness to respond in the event of a need to remove citizens of the European Union or third countries, from the Middle East and the crisis it is in ongoing, Nicosia assures.
In his statements to the Reuters agency, Deputy Government Spokesman Yannis Antoniou said that the Republic of Cyprus has already activated the “ESTIA” plan. , which has been tried and tested. As Mr. Antoniou mentioned, so far ten countries have proceeded to investigate the possibility of requesting support from Cyprus for the removal of their nationals, but there has not yet been any official request.
If the need arises, Cyprus is ready to help and host those who need it for a few days, until the transfer to their countries is arranged, said the Deputy Government Spokesperson . According to Reuters, some counter-tents have already been set up in the coordination area in Larnaca, with everything necessary, to be used if the need arises.
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Source: RIK
