Cyprus adhering to the responsibilities arising from the exploitation of hydrocarbons in its EEZ, says Defence Minister

The Republic of Cyprus is committed to adhering to the responsibilities arising from the exploitation of hydrocarbons within the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone, said on Wednesday Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides.

In a speech at the multinational exercise “Nemesis 2021”, dedicated this year to evaluate the readiness of all Services involved in dealing with possible incidents that may occur onboard a hydrocarbons’ drilling platform, Petrides also said that we are actively pursuing the maximization of cooperation and coordination of all the involved parties.

In his speech at the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Larnaca, Petrides said that Cyprus is making every effort for constant upgrading of its procedures dealing with emergency situations such as antiterrorism operations, Search and Rescue, and pollution of the marine environment, within its E

Source: Cyprus News Agency