On March 9th 2018, Minister of Defence, Mr. Savvas Angelides visited to the JRCC Larnaca Headquarters.

The Minister was briefed by the Commander of the JRCC, Commodore Costas Fitiris, on the organization, operation of the centre and upgraded role that the “ZENON” Coordination Center is capable of. Furthermore, he was informed about the ongoing and future programs and plans of the Center for the upgrade of the Search and Rescue System of the Republic of Cyprus, in general.

The Minister expressed his satisfaction regarding the overall organization and operational readiness of the SAR System of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as the crucial and key role that the JRCC is capable of, in SAR, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations in the Eastern Mediterranean.