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Dear Mayor of Aradippou, Dear Executive Director of Limassol University, Director of Industry and Innovation of KEBE, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I take part in this Journalistic Conference organized by the Aradippou Municipality for the creation of the Green and Digital Entrepreneurship Centre. An important initiative undertaken by the Aradippou Municipality in collaboration with the University of Limassol. This Aradippou Municipality Centre, utilizing the scientific knowledge of the University Institution, will provide the means and tools for the development of knowledge and skills aimed at green and digital entrepreneurship. Its advisory services can be beneficial for businesses, which, through the development of green technologies and practices, aim to become more competitive, innovative, outward-looking and dynamic at both European and international level. From the very first lines of the Green European Agreement's agenda, it highlights the leading role of local authorities in accelerating and supporting the transition in all environmental sectors and in creating a steady path towards sustainable and inclusive growth. Under this umbrella, Local Authorities, Universities, businesses and citizens are invited to join forces and build a new model of development in which environmental protection and the maximisation of benefits for health and daily quality of life are pursued. As the Home Office and the Government, we welcome this cooperation, which is seen as mutually beneficial, as we attach particular importance to the development and promotion of sustainable and innovative practices in various areas such as environmental protection, energy efficiency, sustainability and the green economy. We hope that such partnerships will be a source of inspiration for other local authorities and other stakeholders. The new legislative framework of the Local Government Reform, which will govern the operation of municipalities from 1.7.2024, provides clear responsibilities for municipalities in the areas of environmental protection and combating climate change, as well as social welfare and social cohesion. In this way, as provided for in the Council of Europe's European Charter of Local Self-Government, the exercise of these competences, which aim to continuously improve the quality of life of citizens and achieve sustainable development at local level, is carried out by the authorities that are closest to the citizen. Dear all, Protection of the environment is an essential condition for strong competitiveness and therefore sustainable economic growth. Therefore, in closing, let me once again congratulate Aradippou Municipality, as well as the CIIM Bioeconomia Centre of Limassol University, for this excellent initiative and wish the best results in supporting more modern and more competitive businesses in Aradippou, as well as in the wider region.
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