Cyprus Focuses on Humanitarian Role Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Activates Evacuation Plan

June 14, 2025
Cyprus Focuses on Humanitarian Role Amid Israel-Iran Tensions, Activates Evacuation Plan
  • 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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