The Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment
requests EU financial aid for Cyprus
The Minister of Agriculture,
Natural Resources and Environment, Mr Nicos Kouyialis, is participating in the
Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the EU held today, in Luxembourg.
Mr Kouyialis will inform the
Council on the prolonged drought conditions and the subsequent problems created
in Cyprus, making reference to the conditions of the island’s water reservoirs.
The Minister will request financial aid from EU funds in order to deal with the
problems caused by the drought.
Mr Kouyialis will return to
Cyprus tomorrow.
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