Cyprus a safe haven for those in need, minister says

Cyprus will remain a safe haven for those in need, especially for the refugees who are forced to abandon their homes and families, Defense Minister Savvas Angelides said on Wednesday.

He made the comments on launching international maritime search & rescue exercise "Argonaut 2018" in which over 40 countries are taking part in or are observing the drills that are taking place in Larnaca this week.

It is the biggest exercise conducted in the Mediterranean.

The minister expressed his gratitude for the participation of so many countries saying "our cooperation has always been mutually beneficial and I am certain that it will continue as such," he said.

"The extremely sensitive status of the Middle East increases the possibility for non-combatant evacuation operations as a result of a conflict and/or crisis," he said.

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