In implementation of the plan for repatriation of Greeks who are in Libya, three Hellenic Air Force C-130 transport aircraft will depart from the military air base in Eleusina at approximately 09:00 tomorrow, 24 February, bound for Tripoli (2 aircraft) and Sabha (1 aircraft).
Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Dollis and Defence and Foreign Ministry personnel will be aboard the aircraft to coordinate the repatriation operation.
The frigate Psara will depart from Crete in the early morning hours of 24 February and remain off the coast of Libya.
The embarkation of Greek and third-country citizens on the vessels Hellenic Spirit and Olympic Champion – both of which are at harbour in Benghazi – is expected to be completed this evening (23 February), whereupon both vessels will depart for Greece.
The Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Unit can be contacted at +302103681912.
February 24, 2011