The President of the Democratic Rally and candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, Mr. Averof Neophytou, received today in his office the Deputy Minister of Shipping Vassilis Demetriades.
The meeting focused on issues related to the shipping sector[/B] in our country and the latest developments such as the Cyprus-Greece maritime passenger connection[/B], with Mr Neophytou being briefed and welcoming the government's efforts for the formulation of the Maritime Spatial Plan of the Republic of Cyprus.
A plan that will create the conditions for maximizing the development potential of the maritime territory of Cyprus, as stated in the statement issued by DISY, while the need to include the maritime areas of our occupied[/B] territories in the spatial plan to be submitted to the EU was also discussed.
"The aim is to include these areas in the spatial plan to be used when the Republic of Cyprus is able to exercise control over these areas. Regarding the maritime passenger link, an issue raised by the Democratic Rally, we welcome the fact that after 21 years it will be reopened, offering alternative connectivity to our passengers."
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