Cyprus in talks with other countries to set up fire combating mechanism says Environment Minister
Cyprus authorities are in talks with third countries with the aim to set up a speedy fire combating mechanism, Environment Minister Costas Kadis said on Monday replying to questions at the Presidential Palace.
Kadis said that the procedures are concluded within days for Cyprus to acquire 2 helicopters and 2 airplanes for putting out fires. He said more specifically that an agreement has reached for the airplanes and “we are very close for the helicopters.”
The Minister added that we are in contact with other countries for cooperation if needed, in cases of big fires.
Kadis also said that on Tuesday, in the framework of the ministerial meeting for climate crisis he will have contacts with ministers from countries in the region and one of the issues on the agenda will be the cooperation in cases that fire combating assistance is needed.
Source: Cyprus News Agency