Cyprus Bolsters Security: National Security Council Holds Extraordinary Meeting

The Republic of Cyprus remains a "reliable pillar of security and humanitarian contribution in the region," Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated following an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council.

According to Letymbiotis, the meeting was part of an ongoing assessment of the situation in the Middle East and the coordination of state services. Participants conducted a comprehensive analysis of the environment, assessing risks to regional stability and humanitarian needs.

Enhanced security measures are already in place on the island and continue to be implemented according to existing protocols. Letymbiotis emphasized that Cyprus is in constant coordination with its European Union partners and regional nations.

Over the past two days, President Nikos Christodoulides has held a series of telephone consultations with international leaders, including EU leadership and the heads of the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, France, Lebanon, Italy, and the UK.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos participated in an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council dedicated to the regional situation.

Letymbiotis noted that the ESTIA plan for evacuating citizens via Cyprus has not yet been activated, as no official request has been received, although three states have held preliminary consultations. Authorities remain in full operational readiness.

He also confirmed that, according to international partners, Iranian forces did not target Cyprus with missiles. This was also verified during a phone call between the President of Cyprus and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

"We are taking all necessary measures to ensure security," Letymbiotis underscored.