Countries such as Cyprus or Greece have confirmed that they will facilitate the evacuation of European citizens from Lebanon, and they do not rule out accepting refugees from this country. Spanish president Pedro Sánchez expressed his support for the Lebanese prime minister.
Amid the tense situation in the Middle East, the Cypriot city of Nicosia is preparing to rule a country. possible evacuation of foreigners from third countries via Cyprus.
The issue was discussed by the president of the country at the meeting, Nikos Christodoulidis, He stayed in New York with United Nations high representative For refugees, Filippo Grandi.
The President of the Republic of Cyprus also met Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, He praised the role of the country in question as a pillar of stability in the region.
Pedro Sánchez He also met with his Lebanese counterpart in New York. He conveyed all his feelings in a message on his social networks “Solidarity and support for the difficult situation your country is going through“.
“Absolute Stop this spiral of violence and prevent an escalation of the conflict in the region,” added the head of the Spanish Government. Speaking before the UN shortly afterwards, he claimed: “peace, democracy and development” because “they are necessary for the progress of nations. Today, working for peace is more than a moral imperative, it is an existential imperative.”
Lebanese refugees
Cyprus, if necessary Will facilitate the arrival of Lebanese citizens seeking protection. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also said: He met with his Lebanese counterpart. He immediately expressed his support for the 21-day ceasefire proposal.
Lebanese citizens They arrived in Athens On the plane taking off from Beirut, they explained that the situation in the country was serious. Athens recommended Avoid visits to Lebanon altogether At a time when violence was escalating and Greek visitors were leaving the country immediately.
