The American heliport being inbuilt Mari was invited to remark amongst others by the Minister of Protection, Vassilis Palmas, as a visitor on the present Mesimeri and Kati.
He initially said that Cyprus, attributable to its geographical location and political conduct, has been upgraded each geopolitically and geostrategically.
“This improve ought to be demonstrated in apply each day, bearing in mind the speedy developments within the wider Mediterranean area,” he famous.
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He emphasised that we’re a small trendy European state which has a disproportionate worth for its dimension and inhabitants and virtually we should always present that we’re doing it properly.
Requested to reply what work the heliport will do, he replied that Mari is a strategic alternative, there’s the infrastructure of the navy and the helicopters that can take motion within the particular space, they need to have the help of a workers that has a army content material.
“They won’t be used for aggressive or warlike functions. The bottom and the helipad will likely be used for humanitarian and peacekeeping missions,” he harassed.
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