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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 12-10-06
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[01] Commissioner Damanakis talks to CNA on Integrated Maritime Policy
[01] Commissioner Damanakis talks to CNA on Integrated Maritime Policy
The EU maritime policy is the ideal vehicle to boost the Blue Economy
in Europe, EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria
Damanaki told CNA
In statements to CNA ahead of the adoption of the Limassol Declaration
on the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) that is expected to be
presented at the two-day Informal Ministerial Meeting in Cyprus on
October 7 and 8, Commissioner Damanakis said that "to make a reality of
the growth trends and opportunities in the maritime economy, we need
the input of all - institutions, Member States and regions, industry,
SMEs and civil society".
The EU Ministerial Conference will take place both in Nicosia and
Limassol, on 7th and 8th October 2012 and it will be addressed by the
President of the Republic of Cyprus, Demetris Christofias, Commissioner
Damanakis and the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel
Barroso. The President of the EP along with MEPs actively involved in
Integrated Maritime Policy have also been invited.
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