CYPRUS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
FORECAST FOR THE SEA AREA OF CYPRUS (A)
FOR THE PERIOD FROM 0600 19/02/2024 UNTIL 0600 20/02/2024
Area covered is 8 kilometers seawards.
Winds are in BEAUFORT scale. Times are local times.
Atmospheric pressure at the time of issue: 1017hPa (hectopascal)
Weak low pressure is affecting the area. In the early morning, the weather will be partly cloudy with isolated showers and initially also isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the north and the east coasts. Tomorrow the weather will be mainly fine with locally increased cloud coverage while isolated rain showers are likely during night.
Visibility: Good, but moderate to poor in showers
Sea surface temperature: 18°C
Warnings: NIL
AREA PERIOD WIND STATE OF SEA
West Coast
Morning Northwest to Northeast 3, soon Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4 Slight
Afternoon Southwest to Northwest 3 to 4, at times locally 4 Slight
Night West to Northwest 3, near the coast Northwest to Northeast Slight, near the coast Smooth to Slight
So
uth Coast
Morning Northwest to North 3 to 4, later locally Southwest to West Smooth to Slight
Afternoon Southwest to West 3 to 4, at times locally 4 Smooth to Slight, at times locally Slight
Night West to Northwest 3, locally Northwest to North Smooth to Slight
East Coast
Morning Northwest to North 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight
Afternoon Northwest to North 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight, at times locally Slight
Night West to Northwest 3 Smooth to Slight
North Coast
Morning Northeast to Southeast 3, gradually West to Northwest 3 to 4 Smooth to Slight, gradually Slight
Afternoon West to Northwest 3 to 4, at times locally 4 Slight
Night Southeast to Southwest 3 Smooth to Slight
Source: Cyprus News Agency
ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and urge the international community for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian assistance during the G-20 foreign ministers meeting in Brazil this Tuesday and Wednesday.
According to diplomatic sources, Trkiye’s messages on critical issues such as Israel’s attacks on Gaza, Russia’s occupation of Ukraine, and the deficiencies in global governance mechanisms carry significant weight within the framework of the G-20, which comprises the world’s largest economies.
Under Brazil’s presidency, the first ministerial-level G-20 meeting will be convened, with recent geopolitical tensions likely shaping Brazil’s decision to host the event.
The meeting will focus on two main agendas: the G-20’s role in addressing ongoing international tensions and reforms in global governance.
Brazil has announced its intention to prioritize issues advocated by developing countries, including combating hunger, poverty, and inequality, a
s well as energy and global governance institution reform.
Moreover, in a historic move, the G-20 Troika now comprises emerging economies for the first time, with India, Brazil, and South Africa taking the lead.
Trkiye’s diplomatic outreach
During the upcoming meetings, Fidan will underscore Trkiye’s commitment to global governance reform and highlight the UN Security Council’s inadequacy in addressing Israel’s attacks on Gaza.
With representatives from Russia, China, Latin America, Africa, the European Union, and the African Union gathering at the G20, Trkiye will seize the opportunity to reiterate its stance on the Israel-Palestine issue and appeal to the international community for action.
Fidan is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with select foreign ministers on the sidelines of the meeting and participate in the 25th Meeting of MIKTA (Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Trkiye, Australia) foreign ministers.
Significance of G-20
According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperatio
n and Development (OECD), the G-20 represents approximately 85% of the world economy, 75% of global trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population.
The G-20 serves as a crucial platform for discussing solutions to global crises and exchanging regional perspectives.
As of last year’s G-20 summit in New Delhi, the African Union secured permanent membership in the G-20, enhancing the group’s diversity and inclusivity.
Following Brazil’s presidency, South Africa is slated to assume the G-20 presidency in 2025, with the United States expected to take over in 2026.
Source: Anadolu Agency
