Meeting with a delegation of fishermen closed by the Minister of Maritime and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikiliasin the context of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Day on “Ionian and South Aegean Sea Parks” in International Exhibition of Thessaloniki (TIF).
Following a conversation with representatives of the Associations (Pan-Hellenic Association of Middle Fisheries, Panhellenic Fisheries Association “GRI-GRI”, Fisheries Association of Thermaikos, Fisheries Association of Kavala “Agia Irini” Aegean), Mr Kikilias said that a meeting would be held immediately at the Ministry with the participation of the leadership of the Coast Guard. “I would like to see with our fishermen, with the people who fight hard, how we can make their daily lives and their professional lives better,” the minister said, stressing that “we respect them indefinitely, appreciate them and take very seriously. Our fishermen have my respect and I will do everything to deal with the anxieties and defend their rights, “he said, adding:” No one is far away. No one is alone and we have to defend him. And of course to take care of him and take care of him at all levels. “
Referring to the protection of the marine space, he noted: “Ecological and environmental consciousness are not a privilege. Neither politicians, nor leftists, nor liberals. It is the obligation of all of us to inherit our children and the future generations on the planet, the country, our islands and the seas, clean and protected. Excellent actions are already being carried out and I would like to congratulate the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, on the shield and the complete prohibition it promotes: neither hotels, nor homes, nor anything. “
In closing, he stressed that he will always be a supporter and supporter of this Prime Minister’s initiative, Mr. Mitsotakis, who effectively implements the RIS.