Charter flights organised for citizens in UAE
Cyprus repatriation flights are set to begin on Wednesday as the government moves to bring home Cypriot citizens located in areas affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced late Tuesday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged charter flights to repatriate Cypriots currently in the United Arab Emirates as part of the state’s broader crisis response.
According to Letymbiotis, all necessary arrangements have been completed and the relevant procedures for the flights are already underway.
Flights subject to safety conditions
The Cyprus repatriation flights are scheduled to start on Wednesday, provided that safety conditions are fully secured.
Letymbiotis stressed that operations will proceed only under the “self-evident and non-negotiable condition” that aviation safety is guaranteed, in accordance with guidance from the United Arab Emirates’ national airspace control authority and in coordination with regional authorities.
Foreign Ministry coordinating through ConnectCY
Officials from the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Centre are already in direct contact with Cypriot citizens who have registered their details on the ConnectCY platform.
The communication aims to ensure that flight scheduling and passenger arrangements are organised methodically.
Authorities clarified that citizens who have already registered their contact information on ConnectCY do not need to take any additional action at this stage.
Repatriation efforts continue
Letymbiotis said the Foreign Ministry will continue its efforts at an intensive pace to ensure the safe return of all Cypriot citizens.
He also revealed that a flight from Egypt had already transported eight Cypriot nationals who had been in Israel, as part of the broader Cyprus repatriation flights planning.
“The protection and safe return of our citizens is an absolute priority, and all competent services remain in constant coordination to manage the situation effectively,” he added.
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