[PIO] Meeting of the Minister of Justice and Public Order with the Ambassador of Palestine

The Minister of Justice and Public Order Mrs Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou had a meeting today, Friday, 11 August 2023, with the Ambassador of Palestine to Cyprus Mr Abdallah Hatem Attari. The meeting was held in a very friendly and constructive atmosphere. During the discussion, reference was made to the long-standing strong ties between Cyprus and Palestine and the unwavering commitment of both sides to strengthen tangible cooperation, as a result of the recent historic visit of the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Christodoulides to Palestine. In particular, with regard to the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, the prospect of cooperation between the Fire and Police Corps was examined, with joint trainings and exchange of best practices.

In this context, Mrs Koukkidi-Prokopiou expressed the gratitude of the Republic of Cyprus for the intention of Palestine, which was officially communicated to the authorities of the Republic by Mr Attari and which concerned the immediate dispatch of a team of firefighters to assist in extinguishing the fires in the Limassol district. The Minister stressed that this event undoubtedly demonstrates the practical solidarity between the two countries and that it is highly appreciated.

Regarding the issue of the meeting between the Minister of Justice and Public Order and the Israeli Minister of National Security, which was raised by Mr. Attari. Attari, Ms. Koukkidi-Prokopiou referred to the casual nature of the meeting, which was held as a formal response to an initiative by the Israeli Minister in question, as the person responsible for overseeing his country's air assets. It was pointed out that the meeting focused on expressing thanks for the significant supportive assistance sent by the friendly country. Mrs Koukkidi-Prokopiou assured that, as is well known, the attitude of the Republic of Cyprus on issues of political sensitivity has never deviated, nor does it deviate, from the predefined approach of the EU.

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