Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday expressed satisfaction for the international recognition of the Republic of Cyprus’ initiative, ‘Amalthea’, noting that the goal was to provide as much humanitarian aid as possible to Gaza.
Asked by journalists while visiting the construction site of the LNG terminal in Vasilikos about his initiative for the maritime humanitarian corridor to Gaza, President Christodoulides noted that it was Cyprus’ initiative, ‘and I am glad that it is receiving international recognition’.
He said that the first ship that delivered humanitarian aid to Gaza was on its way back to Cyprus, while preparations were under way for the departure of the second ship.
He noted the international interest, and the telephone calls that he and the Minister of Foreign Affairs receive from many countries, to strengthen the effort even more.
President Christodoulides said that the goal was to provide as much humanitarian aid as possible, ‘and within this framework we are working with seve
ral countries, in addition to those that supported the (joint) declaration’.
The President also referred to the decision for setting up a special fund, by countries that want to contribute financially for the purchase of humanitarian aid.
Source: Cyprus News Agency