Ways to further strengthen relations and develop the already excellent cooperation between the fire services of Cyprus and Greece were discussed this morning at a meeting at the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, Minister Anna Koukkidi Prokopiou with a delegation of the Association of Graduate Officers and Petty Officers of the Greek Fire Brigade.
The Minister of Justice and Public Order Anna Koukkidi Prokopiou referred to the excellent cooperation that exists between Cyprus and Greece on forest fire management and issues related to the climate crisis. The importance of coordination of all agencies in case of crises was also stressed by all sides.
The excellent cooperation between the fire services of the two countries was also stressed by the Deputy Chief Fire Marshal of the Fire Service Dimitris Katsiflis and Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Andreas Christofi. During the meeting there was also an exchange of views on operational issues concerning equipment, staffing and the role of volunteers in crisis response.
The President of H.P.A.Y.P.S. Antonios Koozoukas expressed the will to further deepen cooperation with the scientific community of Cyprus and to offer technical support on issues of common interest.
In the framework of this cooperation, a Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed on 30 January 2023 between the Ministry of Justice and Public Order and the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece, which provides for cooperation in training, telecommunications, exchange of good practices, development of skills and expertise and establishment of close communication in cases of natural, technological and man-made disasters.
The Association was founded in 2016, is recognized by a decision of the Athens District Court and is registered as a Non-Governmental Organization. It is composed of 150 members who are active Officers and Petty Officers with higher education and post-doctoral level.
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