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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Prime minister receives phone call from Cypriot foreign minister
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus HE Constantinos Kombos. The two sides discussed, during the call, relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them, as well as the latest developments in the region, in addition to several issues of common interest. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the State of Qatar will continue to respond to developments with wisdom, in line with its firm commitment to the principles of good neighbourliness and the promotion of regional security and stability. He stressed the importance of concerted regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic means. For his part, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus expressed his country's condemnation of the Iranian attack on Al Udeid Air Base, describing it as a blatant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and its airspace, as well as a breach of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter.
LBCI
17-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Cyprus receives requests to help evacuate Portugal, Slovakia citizens from Middle East
Cyprus has received requests to assist in the evacuation of citizens of Portugal and Slovakia from the Middle East, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday. 'There are two active requests,' Kombos told reporters. 'Obviously this very much depends on the access of their civilians to neighbouring countries by road.' Last week, Cyprus activated a mechanism to assist in the evacuation of third-country nationals from the Middle East region if required. Reuters
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli passenger planes parked at Cyprus airport after flights diverted for safety reasons
Thirty-two flights bound for Israel have been diverted to Cyprus since Israel launched its initial strikes on Iran late last week, Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday. Dozens of Israeli aircraft are parked at Larnaca airport. (AP Video: Petros Karadjias, Production: Lefteris Pitarakis)
Asharq Al-Awsat
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Cyprus Receives Requests to Help Evacuate Portugal, Slovakia Citizens from Middle East
Cyprus has received requests to assist in the evacuation of citizens of Portugal and Slovakia from the Middle East, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday. 'There are two active requests,' Kombos told reporters. 'Obviously this very much depends on the access of their civilians to neighboring countries by road.' Last week, Cyprus activated a mechanism to assist in the evacuation of third-country nationals from the Middle East region if required. Its airports operator Hermes has said that dozens of flights from the Middle East had been diverted to airports in Larnaca and Paphos after most airlines halted flights to and from Israel following the start of its conflict with Iran. With Iranian missiles hitting residential areas in Israeli cities, many foreigners are seeking ways out of the country. Croatia's ambassador in Israel on Monday said 28 of its citizens expressed a wish to be evacuated.
Reuters
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Cyprus receives requests to help evacuate Portugal, Slovakia citizens from Middle East
NICOSIA, June 16 (Reuters) - Cyprus has received requests to assist in the evacuation of citizens of Portugal and Slovakia from the Middle East, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday. 'There are two active requests,' Kombos told reporters. 'Obviously this very much depends on the access of their civilians to neighbouring countries by road.' Last week, Cyprus activated a mechanism to assist in the evacuation of third-country nationals from the Middle East region if required. Its airports operator Hermes has said that dozens of flights from the Middle East had been diverted to airports in Larnaca and Paphos after most airlines halted flights to and from Israel following the start of its conflict with Iran. With Iranian missiles hitting residential areas in Israeli cities, many foreigners are seeking ways out of the country. Croatia's ambassador in Israel on Monday said 28 of its citizens expressed a wish to be evacuated.
