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15-05-2023 09:28 |
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Announcement
by the Ministry of Defence regarding the Multinational CIMIC Exercise “ARGONAUT
2023” |
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The Ministry of Defence, in cooperation with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, announces the conduct of the Multinational Exercise “ARGONAUT 2023”. The exercise will commence on
May 15th and will be completed on May 18th. The Exercise will be executed in
three phases, within the maritime, air and land area of the Republic of
Cyprus (FIR and EEZ). “ARGONAUT” is planned under the
general coordination of the National Guard, in cooperation with the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC Larnaca),
and with the involvement of a large number of other government services and
agencies. As always “ARGONAUT” will welcome air and naval assets and
personnel from participating partner countries. In the framework of the
exercise, the National Plans “ESTIA” and “TEFKROS” will be activated and
evaluated. The said National Plans are implemented respectively for the
reception of non-combatants from a crisis area in the region and the
confrontation of Search and Rescue incidents occurred within the area of
responsibility of the Republic of Cyprus, which coincides with Nicosia FIR. “ARGONAUT 2023” will be
attended by a large number of foreign military observers and diplomats
highlighting the enabling role of Cyprus as a pillar of stability and
multinational cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East area. (AP/SCH) |
