In the framework of the implementation of the National Plan "ESTIA" for the evacuation of civilians from Sudan, the Minister of Defence, Mr. Michael Yiorgallas paid a visit today, 26 April, to the "ZION" Coordination Centre, where he met with the staff of the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (RRC) and other relevant services involved in the operations.
Mr. Michael Yiorgallas thanked the heads and staff of "ZION" for their contribution to the international effort to evacuate and receive civilians from Sudan, which again highlights Cyprus as a stable pillar and reliable partner in the management of humanitarian crises in the wider region.
During his stay at "ZION", the Defence Minister had the opportunity to meet and talk with the UK High Commissioner, Mr. Irfan Siddiq, and the US Ambassador, Ms. Julie Fisher, who were also at the Centre.
The two diplomats expressed their countries' gratitude for the contribution and support provided by the Republic of Cyprus to the international humanitarian effort to conduct operations to evacuate foreign civilians from Sudan.
(AK)
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