Officials from the British Sovereign Bases have assured the Mayor of Ayia Napa and local deputy mayors that there is no reason for concern over Cyprus’s security in light of the US-led war against Iran and the drone strike against RAF Akrotiri.
The meeting took place on Wednesday 11 March between Mayor Christos Zannettou and two senior British officials: Fleur Thomas, Senior Administrative Officer of the Sovereign Bases Administration and Secretary of the Administration of the British Forces Cyprus, and Maria Kyriacidou-Pieri, Civil Administrator of the Dhekelia British Bases. Deputy mayors Markos Koumis (Liopetri), Panagis Michailas (Avgorou) and Nikos Vasilas (Achna) also attended.
According to a municipal announcement, the British officials presented the situation in the region, stressing that there was no cause for alarm and confirming the high level of security and stability prevailing on the island. Particular emphasis was placed on the fact that families of British nationals living in Cyprus — including those in areas near the military bases — were continuing their daily lives normally, a point the announcement said further reinforced the sense of security.
Speaking after the meeting, Zannettou said the briefing had been “clear and reassuring.” “There is no reason for concern for Cyprus,” he said. “In times of international uncertainty, we all have a duty to remain calm, act responsibly, and convey the right messages to our society and to visitors to our country.”
He added that “Cyprus remains a safe, stable and reliable destination” and said the municipality of Ayia Napa was working responsibly to preserve confidence and support the tourism season, reinforcing the island’s image as a place of safety and hospitality.
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