The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today contacted by telephone 12 of the 14 Cypriot nationals for whom there were registered residence details in Turkey through the Connect2CY platform. During this contact it was established that all are in good health and in safe places.
In relation to information concerning a number of Cypriot nationals, namely a group of Turkish Cypriot students staying in a hotel in the earthquake-affected town of Adiyaman, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the EU Consular online information exchange system.
It is recalled that from the very first moment, the Republic of Cyprus, through the European Civil Protection Mechanism, made available to the Mechanism a light rescue team to assist the rescue efforts. This offer was rejected, as the needs, at least at this stage, require the immediate deployment of heavy-duty specialised rescue teams.
Tomorrow, 8 February 2023, a coordination meeting will be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the participation of the Commissioner for Citizens, the Ministry of Health, the Red Cross and the Pancyprian Coordinating Council for Volunteerism. At this meeting, practical ways of supporting the affected people in Turkey and Syria will be discussed.
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