[Cyprus Times] Nicosia makes strong representations for the Cypriot navy officer held hostage. The Minister of Defence has contacted his wife. Maritim

Asked if there is any progress from the intercessions, Demetriou said that "intercessions are being made in every direction from our ambassador (in Iran) and from the Foreign Ministry here at the centre to the Iranian embassy but there is nothing else we can say."

Referring to the Cypriot's condition, Demetriou said that "he seems to be in good health."

He said that he contacted the family of the Cypriot last night who are in open communication with him. Demetriou informed them of the ministry's actions and they are informing the ministry about his health.

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Nicosia makes strong representations about the Cypriot sailor taken hostage. Maritime Affairs "The family has been in contact with him and he seems to be in good health."

Contact with the wife of the Cypriot sailor who is being held hostage as a member of the crew of the two Greek-flagged oil tankers seized by the Iranian Navy on Friday was made by Deputy Minister of Shipping Vassilis Dimitriades.

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In a post on Twitter, Demetriades said that inquiries from the Cypriot Foreign Ministry about the Cypriot national are "intense and ongoing."

"There is family communication with him & he appears to be in good health.

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I contacted today the wife of the Cypriot Navy man who is being held hostage as a member of the crew of the two Greek-flagged oil tankers. There has been family communication with him & he appears to be in good health. Messages from @CyprusMFA are strong & continuous.

- Vassilios Demetriades (@VDemetriades) May 29, 2022

"Steps in every direction"

Earlier in his statements to the Cyprus News Agency, Foreign Ministry Press Spokesman Dimitris Demetriou said, said that "efforts and efforts are continuing in order to end the hostage situation".

Asked if there has been any progress in the efforts, Mr. Demetriou said the "intercessions are being made in every direction from our ambassador (in Iran) and from the Foreign Ministry here at the centre to the Iranian embassy, but there is nothing more we can say."

Referring to the Cypriot's condition, Demetriou said that "he seems to be in good health."

He said that he last night contacted the family of the Cypriot who are in open communication with him. Mr Demetriou informed them of the ministry's actions and they are informing the ministry about his health.

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