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The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Mr.Petros Xenophontos had a meeting with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Cyprus Mr.Vladimir Nemec today, Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his office.
During the meeting, which was held in a cordial atmosphere, the opportunity was given to confirm the long-standing excellent relations between the two countries, as well as to discuss issues of common interest to further strengthen the excellent relationship with the Czech Republic. In particular, Mr. Xenophontos informed Mr. Nemec about the impact of climate change on the quality and availability of water resources, not only in the Mediterranean region, where Cyprus is located, but also in Central Europe, where the Czech Republic is located. Cyprus has long been implementing good water management policies as well as measures aimed at increasing water availability and water security. The aim is to meet the demand for water for domestic, agricultural, industrial, environmental and other uses to the maximum extent possible.
The recent participation of the Institute of Agricultural Research of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment in the programme "Innovative and Sustainable Water Conservation Measures in the Agricultural Landscape - AGRIWATER (ERASMUS+)", coordinated by the Association of Private Agriculture of the Czech Republic, was also discussed, as well as possible cooperation between the Institute and the University of Karlovy Vary, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe.
For his part, Mr. Nemec expressed his satisfaction and desire to strengthen cooperation and expand it to new areas and thanked the Minister for the constructive meeting and cooperation.
(BG)
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