Cyprus Times

Cyprus Monitors Middle East Developments – Security Council in Continuous Session

Published February 28, 2026, 14:03
Cyprus Monitors Middle East Developments – Security Council in Continuous Session

The Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and has put its state mechanisms on full alert. The National Security Council (NSC) has convened and remains in continuous session, coordinating the actions of relevant services. Simultaneously, Cyprus maintains continuous communication with its international partners, including the EU and other countries in the region, through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Konstantinos Kombos. The special national plan ESTIA has been activated to potentially accommodate evacuated citizens of third countries, while security measures have been increased. The government is closely monitoring the situation of Cypriot citizens in the region and urges them to register on the connect2cy platform to facilitate assistance if needed.