Cyprus Focuses on Humanitarian Role Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Activates Evacuation Plan
June 14, 2025
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is actively engaging in extensive communications with foreign ministers from various countries, including Iran and Israel, to facilitate dialogue.
Christodoulides highlighted recent communications with both Israel and Iran, underlining the importance of preventing further escalation and resolving differences peacefully.
In response to regional instability, Cyprus is enhancing its diplomatic engagement and internal security measures, with ongoing consultations by the National Security Council.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized that the nation's involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict is strictly humanitarian, focusing on safety and assistance.
In preparation for any potential regional escalation, Cyprus has activated the Estia Plan, its emergency civilian evacuation framework, although no requests for evacuation have been received.
The National Security Council in Cyprus is coordinating daily to monitor the situation, reflecting global concerns about the escalating conflict.
Cyprus is coordinating with the European Union, which has requested an assessment of the conflict's impact on the region.
UN envoy María Ángela Holguín is set to visit Cyprus following meetings in Brussels, ahead of planned talks in New York.
The President highlighted ongoing de-escalation efforts involving consultations with regional players, the US, and the EU, focusing on preventing threats to Cyprus.
As the situation develops, the Cypriot government is open to implementing additional domestic security measures.
Christodoulides confirmed that British Bases in Cyprus have not participated in any operations against Iran, reaffirming Cyprus's non-involvement in the conflict.
Nicosia is in close contact with the EU, providing assessments as the member-state nearest the conflict and engaging with both Israel and Iran.
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