Regarding the situation in Sudan and the issues arising for Cypriot expatriates living in the country, Foreign Minister Dr Constantinos Kombos had yesterday telephone contacts with his French counterpart Mrs Catherine Colonna and his British counterpart Mr James Cleverly. He also had contacts with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Mr. Sameh Shoukry.
The contacts took place in the context of continued mutual information and coordination with other countries, including EU partners, to manage the situation that has arisen. At the same time, coordination continues at the official level among the countries involved.
The Crisis Management Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in constant operation and coordination with the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Egypt, which is also accredited in Sudan.
The volatile situation in Sudan is expected to be discussed at today's EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg, where the Minister will raise the issue of the safe evacuation of nationals as a matter of utmost urgency.
The authorities of the Republic of Cyprus are on standby to activate if and when necessary the Special National ESTA Plan for the reception and repatriation of foreign citizens from the crisis area through the territory of the Republic of Cyprus.
(MF/MB/EXP)
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