US deploys rapid response unit in Cyprus to evacuate diplomats and civilians if need arises
Nicosia gave its consent to a request by the United States, to temporarily station a rapid response unit in Cyprus, with a mission is to evacuate personnel working in US diplomatic missions in the region, as well as US citizens, if the need arises.
According to a written statement by Government Spokesman Kyriacos Koushos, the Republic of Cyprus granted a request, submitted by US authorities through the US Embassy in Nicosia, in the framework of its longstanding policy to deal favorably with requests exclusively pertaining to humanitarian operations.
It is added that the government gave its consent for the temporary stationing of a rapid response unit, with a mission to evacuate US diplomatic personnel and US citizens, if the need arises.
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According to a written statement by Government Spokesman Kyriacos Koushos, the Republic of Cyprus granted a request, submitted by US authorities through the US Embassy in Nicosia, in the framework of its longstanding policy to deal favorably with requests exclusively pertaining to humanitarian operations.
It is added that the government gave its consent for the temporary stationing of a rapid response unit, with a mission to evacuate US diplomatic personnel and US citizens, if the need arises.
(CNA)
*The full text of the news item is available in the paid version of the CNA web service. Subscription Form
*CNA reserves the copyright to the news stories it files, which is granted to subscribers for specific use only.
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