Preparations are being completed at the Port of Limassol for the shipment of the second package of humanitarian aid from the Republic of Cyprus to the Ukrainian people, who unfortunately continue to experience dramatic moments. The second humanitarian aid package, which is expected to leave next Tuesday for Romania, includes medical equipment, civil protection equipment, personal hygiene items and foodstuffs.
The collection of the aid was coordinated by the Commissioner for Civil Protection with the close cooperation of the Civil Defence, which acts as the Republic of Cyprus' liaison with the European Directorate responsible for providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The transfer of the items collected to the 40 humanitarian aid centres that have been operating throughout Cyprus, as well as their separation, has been carried out by the National Guard. The cost of transporting the items to the collection points of the European Mechanism for Civil Protection in Romania is covered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' budget.
The collection and management of the humanitarian aid at the Port of Limassol is coordinated by the Civil Defence with the close cooperation of the Port Authority and its partners. Civil Defence will continue to be informed and monitor all requests submitted for the dispatch of humanitarian assistance through the European Civil Protection Mechanism. Our efforts to support the Ukrainian people will be continuous.
(IK/SX)
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