British High Commissioner Designate to the Republic of Cyprus, Michael Tatham, and US Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie Fisher, referred to Cyprus’ role in the region on Thursday, during a session at the Economist 20th Annual Cyprus Summit. Tatham noted that the UK highly values the role of Cyprus in the region, while Ambassador Fisher praised the Republic of Cyprus’ initiative as regards the launch of a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, but also in facilitating in the evacuation of foreign nationals from areas of crisis.