From the very beginning, the Republic of Cyprus, through the National Emergency Management Agency (KSE), has expressed its readiness to assist immediately in the search and rescue operation currently underway off the coast of Kyrenia, with the protection of human life as the top priority.
This involves the rescue of the 267 people who were aboard a ship that capsized on Sunday off the coast of Kyrenia.
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According to information received by KYPE, the National Emergency Management Center (KSED) contacted UNFICYP, requesting that the Turkish Cypriot side be informed that the Republic of Cyprus is prepared, if necessary, even to take charge of the operation using its available air and maritime search and rescue resources.
At the same time, the President of the Republic, through the Greek Cypriot negotiator, requested that contact be established with the Turkish Cypriot leader, precisely to make clear the Republic of Cyprus’s readiness to provide every possible assistance.
The same sources indicate that Nicosia’s position in such cases is clear: “When human lives are at risk, we contribute with every available means.”
The Republic of Cyprus has the resources, the operational capacity, and, above all, the readiness to provide immediate assistance, it is noted.
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