Cyprus backs Lebanon’s sovereignty at UN security council

Cyprus reaffirmed its support for Lebanon’s sovereignty on Wednesday during a UN security council discussion on the deteriorating situation in the country, stressing that developments there directly affect Nicosia due to its proximity to the region.

Addressing the council, Cyprus’ permanent UN representative, ambassador Maria Michael, said the island’s geographical and political links with Levant meant the crisis in the Lebanon could not be viewed as distant.

For Cyprus, “Lebanon is not a distant issue”, Michael assured.