The Prime Minister, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was attended by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Stavros Papastavroutogether with the EU Commissioner For Fisheries and Oceans, Mr. Costas Kadi, the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Costas Tsiaras, the Mayor of Amorgos, Mr. Lefteris Karaiskos, as well as the President and the Secretary of the Professional Fisheries Association “Hozoviotis”. Michael Crisman and Yiannis Psaki. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Sports, Mr. Yiannis Broutsis, the MPs of Cyclades, etc. Katerina Monogyou, Philip Fortas and Markos Kafouros, as well as representatives of civil society.
During his greeting, Mr. Papastavrou mentioned the 4 pillars on which “Amorgororama” is based, saying that “it is science, as whatever we do must be based on documented knowledge, the fishermen themselves, the people who live by and in the sea, In the first moment, especially in the first steps, as well as the state, both at the level of government and local government. ”
He emphasized the uniqueness of the project, which results from the selfless project of public interest to the private – one of the key features that distinguishes Amorgorama. “Private self -limit, voluntarily, to evolve the collective. This is impressive. And that’s why we are here, and that is why this initiative will succeed, “he said, noting that Amorgororama continues the history of the Cyclades,” because the concept of self -management exists here since antiquity. “
Mr Papastavrou also referred to the Convention on VIA II program, which he recently signed with the Minister of Culture, Ms. Lina Mendoni, which concerns the promotion of biodiversity in archaeological sites. He stressed that the Archaeological Site of Minoa Amorgos will also be included in this program to record the special species of flora and fauna it hosts.
The Minister of Environment and Energy pointed out that the government is the first priority for the creation of national maritime parks, “which are not only about the protection of environmental and culture, but also being the exercise of sovereignty,” he said.
Finally, he announced that the ministry has secured 33 permanent positions in Opipa, a new management and 16 floating means for the supervision of national maritime parks in the Ionian and Aegean. He closed, saying: “I was sure that Amorgororama would be an example for the whole country, now I’m sure it will be for all of Europe.”
It is noted that the Minister was accompanied by the Secretary General. Natural Environment and Water, Mr. Petros Varelidis, as well as the President and Managing Director of OPIPKA, etc. Maria Papadopoulou and Kostas Triantis.