Cyprus expects to receive a new request for second Gaza flotilla vessel to dock at Larnaka port, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis told the Cyprus News Agency.
Yesterday there was another request for a vessel carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza to dock to Larnaka port.
Letymbiotis explained that the Cyprus Republic could not deny a request from a ship in its territorial waters and with two persons on board needing medical aid.
The Spokesperson said that the two passengers have chronic medical issues and there were provided with medical assistance.
He added that the assistance requested was provided in accordance to all lawful procedures.
Letymbiotis also told the Cyprus News Agency that the Republic of Cyprus has proven in practice that it responds in a very catalytic manner to its humanitarian role, in accordance with international law and its international obligations.