Within the upcoming days, the second ship will depart from Cyprus carrying humanitarian aid to the civilian population of Gaza, stated the Government Spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, today.Speaking to journalists at the Presidential Palace, the Spokesperson, when asked about the departure date of the second ship from Cyprus with humanitarian aid to Gaza, stated that “the cargo has already been loaded onto the second ship, necessary checks have been conducted according to the agreed protocols. There are factors that must be taken into consideration, including favorable weather conditions for the departure of the second ship.The second ship is expected to depart for Gaza within the next few days.The meeting convened in Cyprus on March 21, with representatives from 40 countries, is also relevant for necessary coordination to ensure the intensification and increase of the flow of humanitarian aid reaching the civilian population of Gaza, as well as to ensure the continuous flow of humanitarian assistance.”When asked at what level the meeting will take place, the Spokesperson replied, “at a technocratic level,” adding that “there will be an exchange of views regarding the technical support through which each state can contribute to this very significant effort. The magnitude of humanitarian aid needed today by the civilian population in Gaza requires the contribution of many states. No state alone can cope, least of all Cyprus.”In response to another question, he said that the 40 countries include those that have co-signed the Joint Declaration, which have already welcomed the implementation of the initiative, and many other countries intending to participate in the initiative.“It is indicative that yesterday, during the President’s visit to Egypt, on a historic day for Egypt-EU relations, the Prime Minister of Belgium sought a meeting with the President of the Republic and conveyed Belgium’s intention to participate in ‘Amalthea’,” said the Government Spokesperson.ship. humanitarian aid, second ship, Gaza
