To an extremely critical juncture for the Middle EastCyprus Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kobos, and his German counterpart, Johann Vandeful, held a brief but substantial meeting at Larnaca Airport today. At the center of talks found the need for immediate diligence of intensity and the end of military operations between Israel and Iran, with the possibility of a more active role in European diplomacy in the region.
Common European line in view of critical developments
Mr Vandfoul’s visit to Cyprus, shortly after his tour of the Near and Middle East, highlights the importance of the Cypriot position as a key mediator. The two ministers agreed to maintain a single stance before the EU Foreign Affairs Council, while practicing practical issues such as the possible repatriation of European citizens through Cypriot territory, if necessary.
Dysimonical estimates for immediate relief
In his statements, the German Foreign Minister described the tension in the Middle East in a cowardice, pointing out that “Anyone standing on the coast of this country can see the rockets and explosions on the other side”. Despite the seriousness and need to prevent escalation, Mr Vadeful appeared pessimistic about the rapid expansion of the situation, stressing: “Europe must be there if a bargaining opportunity arises, but we do not predict that this will happen immediately.”. He made a special reference to Iran, which he called to take over reliable commitment abandoning any military use of nuclear technology, stressing that only then can a shortage of solution be clear.
Under the shadow of possible repatriation of citizens
The meeting also focused on evacuating citizens of European countries through Cyprus in response to the deterioration of the situation in the Middle East. Mr Kobos confirmed that they already exist active requests From countries such as Slovakia and Portugal to repatriate citizens from Israel through Cypriot territory. In the same context, he clarified that no official request was filed by Germany, despite the relevant preliminary debate. According to Cypriot sources, about 4,000 German nationals remain in Israel, without immediate departure due to the closure of the airspace.
Source :Skai
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