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Christodoulides stresses importance of shipping sector at meeting with Chamber's new Board

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides stressed the importance that the Government places on the sector of Shipping, during a meeting with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. 

According to a press release by the Chamber, within the framework of the recent assumption of duties of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s new Board of Directors, a courtesy meeting was held with the President of Cyprus Republic, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on 6 July.

During the meeting, the CSC presented the current policy issues of the Cyprus shipping industry, as well as the industry’s suggestions in relation to certain challenges it faces.

It says that during the constructive discussion that followed, it was also stressed that while shipping continues to be a strong performer for the Cyprus economy, the close and continuous cooperation and consultation between the Chamber and the Cyprus Maritime Administration are key to maintaining and further improve its prospects and tangible contribution to Cyprus economy and society.

President Christodoulides "stressed in return the importance that the Government places on Shipping and on the Chamber’s work and stated that they will offer their complete support on all matters discussed, in order to safeguard this flagship sector’s sustainable future", the press release says.

(Source: CNA)

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