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The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Mr.Petros Xenophontos had a meeting with the Ambassador of France to Cyprus Ms.Salina Grenet-Catalano today, Thursday 22 June 2023, at his office.
The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere and gave the opportunity to confirm the long-standing excellent relations between the two countries, as well as to discuss ways to further strengthen the excellent cooperation with France within the framework of the responsibilities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment both at EU and bilateral level.
Mr. Xenophontos briefed Mrs. Grenet-Catalano on various issues of the Ministry and asked for further cooperation with France in the field of agriculture, which is an important sector for the economy of France, contributing to the creation of jobs and food production both for the domestic and international market, as well as the promotion of bilateral relations between Cyprus and France, through the implementation of projects of common interest, which could contribute to the development of agriculture, especially for Cyprus. The development of bilateral cooperation in the field of oil and gas activities was also requested.
For her part, the French Ambassador, after thanking the Minister for the constructive meeting and cooperation, expressed her wish to strengthen cooperation and expand it to new areas.
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