Foreign Minister Stavros Lambrinidis contacted the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Markos Kyprianou, a short while ago regarding the tragic news of the explosion at the National Guard Naval Base at Zygi, Cyprus, which resulted in an as yet unconfirmed number of casualties. Mr. Lambrinidis expressed Greece’s support for Cyprus at this difficult time and his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes for speedy recovery for the injured.
The Greek Embassy in Nicosia has advised the Cypriot authorities of Greece’s readiness to assist Cyprus in any way possible in confronting the situation.
July 11, 2011