President Nikos Christodoulides has highlighted three major developments in the field of security, concerning civil protection, the fight against organised crime and migration policy, in a video message.
He stressed that the Government is moving forward with a clear strategy and political determination, aiming to strengthen security across every aspect of citizens’ daily lives.
President’s statement in full:
“Dear friends,
Over the past few days, we have seen three very significant developments that form part of our broader efforts to strengthen the sense of security across all sectors.
The first concerns the establishment of the National Civil Protection Mechanism.
We are moving forward with the creation of a unified coordination mechanism bringing together all relevant services, with clearly defined responsibilities, enabling the state to respond far more effectively to natural disasters and other crises.
For the first time, all services involved will operate under a common mechanism, with unified planning and coordination.
The second development concerns the establishment and operation of a specialised Directorate for Combating Organised Crime, based on modern standards followed by organisations such as Europol and the FBI.
This represents a major reform in the way the state tackles serious and organised crime.
For the first time, critical operational capabilities of the Police will be brought together under a single command structure, making use of technology and strengthening cooperation with European and international law enforcement authorities.
The third development concerns a ruling by the International Protection Administrative Court, which upheld the legality of our decision to revoke the subsidiary protection status of a third-country national who violated public order.
This ruling confirms our highly successful migration strategy, which is delivering results, as well as the correctness and legality of our policy of withdrawing international protection status in cases involving violations of public order and security in our country.
Dear friends,
With a clear plan, concrete strategy and the necessary political will, we are building a state that acts proactively, protects its citizens and responds effectively.
A state that provides security across all sectors.
Security in the economy, employment, education and healthcare.
In every aspect of citizens’ daily lives.
This is the approach guiding all our policies and reforms towards a more modern and stronger Cyprus.
Together, we continue transforming our Cyprus by providing security across all sectors.”
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