Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the protection of human life remains the top priority following the sinking of a vessel off the coast of Kyrenia.
In a post, Letymbiotis said Cyprus was following developments “with deep sadness and concern” following the incident.
“Our thoughts are with those who lost their lives, the injured, all those experiencing this tragedy and their families during these extremely difficult hours,” he said.
The Government Spokesman added that the Republic of Cyprus had, from the first moment, declared its full readiness to provide immediate assistance to search and rescue efforts by making all necessary resources available.
“In such a moment, the protection of human life is above all,” he said.
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