Nicosia, Cyprus. Justice Minister and Public Order Costas Fitiris said Cyprus has the mechanisms to protect people, infrastructure and visitors amid the war in Iran and the wider Middle East crisis. He said the public should feel safe and well informed.
Security situation and deterrence
In an interview with Phileleftheros, Fitiris said the Republic has long acted as a stabilising factor and humanitarian hub in the region and has the necessary mechanisms to effectively protect its people, infrastructure and visitors.
He said the deployment of surveillance and deterrence capabilities in the region, following an initiative by Nikos Christodoulides, “significantly strengthens the country’s deterrent capacity and sends a clear message that Cyprus is not alone but part of a broader European framework of security and cooperation”.
Preventive work and contingency planning
Fitiris said the absence of terrorist attacks on the territory of the Republic was largely the result of systematic and preventive work by the police and other security and intelligence services.
He said the state maintains contingency plans to deal with potential threats and that these are continuously updated in line with developments in the region.
“The relevant security services remain on constant alert and cooperate both at national and European level with the aim of preventing and deterring any threat,” he said.
“Society must feel safe but also informed. We are doing our job with planning, cooperation and calm. If anything arises that requires public guidance, there will be official and timely information.”
Government focus on organised crime
Fitiris said tackling organised crime remains a government priority, with efforts focused on improving coordination between relevant services, strengthening police investigative capabilities, and using modern tools to address complex forms of criminal activity.
He said institutional and legislative initiatives are also being promoted to enhance the effectiveness of the justice system and enable faster and more substantial action against criminal networks.
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