Nicosia, Cyprus. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos took part in a video conference on Friday focused on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, representing President Nikos Christodoulides. The meeting discussed coordinated international responses with an emphasis on maritime security.
International conference on coordinated actions
The meeting was convened by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and brought together representatives from 49 countries along with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), according to the foreign ministry.
The foreign ministry said discussions centred on coordinated international responses, focusing on maritime security. Participants examined coordinated actions to address the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and ensure freedom of navigation.
Strait of Hormuz significance
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, handling around 20 per cent of global oil transit and serving as the main sea route between the Persian Gulf and international waters.
Cypriot-flagged vessels and seafarers
Recent data from the deputy shipping ministry indicates that 19 Cypriot-flagged vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf region. The ministry said both the ships and the seafarers working on them are safe, adding that most operate there on a permanent basis providing specialised or auxiliary services.
Cyprus position and ongoing dialogue
Kombos has previously stated that Cyprus is in favour of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The foreign ministry said Friday’s conference forms part of ongoing international efforts to maintain stability in the region and safeguard maritime routes, with dialogue among participating countries continuing.
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