Cyprus remains away from military conflicts, says president

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides said his country remains far from any “military conflicts” and “positions itself as part of the solution rather than the problem”.

His remarks come in response to Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah’s televised speech, in which he warned – for the first time- that Cyprus could be part of his group’s war against Israel.

Christodoulides described Nasrallah’s threat towards Cyprus as “not pleasant” and “do not reflect reality," and emphasized that his country's role is no more than a “humanitarian facilitator," according to Cyprus media.

 "Our humanitarian corridor is a testament to our commitment to peace and stability," he told reporters at the University of Cyprus' graduation ceremony.

He adds: "Cyprus is not part of the problem, it is part of the solution."