We will do everything possible in all areas in order to preserve the name of our country, President of the Republic Nicos Christodoulides said today.
In his statements to journalists after the annual General Assembly of the Cyprus Chamber of Shipping in Limassol, which he addressed, the President of the Republic expressed particular satisfaction for his presence at the General Assembly today, expressing public thanks for "all that they have done for Cyprus over the years.
I often describe them as the quietest and most productive industry in Cyprus and within this framework of cooperation that we have and after consultation, we will also approach the European Commission very soon, asking in writing to consider the possibility of setting up a Commissioner to deal with shipping issues. It is particularly important, taking into account the current international environment, that the EU understands the importance of shipping, the geopolitical dimension of shipping.
And it is something that I have discussed with the Greek Government and I believe that Greece and Cyprus should work in the direction of making the EU understand even more the importance of European shipping, because we are talking about European shipping and one indication that they will understand the importance is through the appointment of a Commissioner for Maritime Affairs."
And it is something that I have also discussed with the Greek Government and I believe that Greece and Cyprus should work in the direction of making the EU even more aware of the importance of European shipping, because we are talking about European shipping and one indication that they will understand the importance is through the appointment of a Commissioner for Maritime Affairs.
Asked about the report of the European Parliament in which there are references to Cyprus, the President of the Republic said that "I have read the publications concerning the report of the European Parliament's Committee on Cyprus. We will study the recommendations and will always act accordingly within the framework of legality.
Since this issue is related to the international image of the Republic of Cyprus and indirectly touches on the issue we are discussing after the US and UK sanctions against Cypriots for issues related to sanctions violations, it is an issue that we approach with the same seriousness. We will do everything possible in all areas in order to preserve the name of our country. The name of our country at the international level is directly intertwined with the efforts we are making to attract more investment, to enhance economic activity in our country, which will by extension lead to more quality jobs. So, yes, I can tell you that we will approach this with due seriousness."
Asked to refer to the issue that arose with the hiring of a young woman at the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, President Christodoulides said that "nothing will be done that goes beyond the framework of legality."
He added that "soon, within the day, statements will be made on the matter." He also said that there should be no cannibalism and that we should be particularly careful "especially when any action does not escape the framework of legality."
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