The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mrs Anita Demetriou received today a delegation from the "Party for the Animals of Cyprus", during which issues related to the protection and welfare of animals were discussed. In the context of the discussion, the need to review, improve and modernise the existing legislative framework, as well as the strengthening of the relevant institutional framework with new legislative measures was highlighted. The need to carry out public awareness and information campaigns with the ultimate aim of improving animal welfare conditions was also noted.
The President of the Parliament, for her part, stressed the need to take actions in the context of the will for the protection and welfare of animals, with particular emphasis on actions to strengthen the fight against animal cruelty phenomena.
(EK/SX)
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