Since the beginning of hostilities in Sudan on 15 April 2023, the Crisis Management Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Egypt, which is also accredited in Sudan, as well as the Honorary Consul of the Republic in Khartoum, are on alert to support Cypriots stranded in the country. Efforts are being made to evacuate them when conditions permit.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has been following developments in Sudan from the very first moment and is aware of the prevailing conditions, particularly with regard to Cypriots living in the country.
In this context, the Minister has been in contact with the Foreign Minister of Greece, Mr. Nikos Dendias, as well as with the EU High Representative, Mr. Josep Borrell.
In this context, the Minister has been in contact with the Foreign Minister of Greece, Mr. Nikos Dendias, as well as with the EU High Representative, Mr. Josep Borrell. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also in contact with France and other friendly countries to address the situation, alongside ongoing coordination at European level on consular assistance and response issues in the context of the difficult circumstances in the country.
The volatile situation in Sudan is also expected to be discussed at length at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, 24 April 2023, which the Foreign Minister will attend.
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