The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeadis, accompanied by the Directors of the Departments of the Ministry of Transport, held his first meeting with the members of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport yesterday.
The traffic problem must be addressed immediately, the Minister said, not only for the inconvenience suffered by citizens, but also for the reduction of productivity in the economy. By addressing the problem, we will contribute to the green transition and the reduction of polluting emissions.
The Minister expressed his particular personal concern about the traffic problem and put high on the agenda the study of measures to address the problem. He added that through the close cooperation between the Ministry and the Transport Committee, the necessary actions will be taken to improve the quality of life of citizens.
"We have to work with empathy for the good of citizens" said Mr. Vafeadis.
He also expressed his confidence in two-way cooperation with the Transport Committee and said that through discussion with MPs, common problems will be addressed.
"Improving the quality of life of citizens is our goal, we want to help by giving them choices," the Minister said.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Committee, DIKO MP Marinos Mousiuttas welcomed and wished the Minister good luck. He also mentioned to Mr Vafedis that cooperation and coordination with the Ministry is necessary to address the problems.
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