CM, Cyprus envoy discuss areas of mutual interest

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, December 5

The High Commissioner of Cyprus, Demetrios A Theophylactou, called on Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti here today.

During the meeting, the two discussed areas of mutual interest, particularly tourism, handicrafts, solar energy, heritage conservation and agriculture.

The High Commissioner informed the CM about the expertise available with his country in the areas and offered to share it with the state under the framework of the bilateral agreements.

He also informed the CM of the advances made by his country in harnessing solar energy and climate change and offered to share it for the development of resource base in the state.

The Chief Minister evinced keen interest in heritage conservation, handicrafts and development of sports infrastructure in Cyprus, an official spokesman said.

She also exhibited keen interest in the lake cleaning technology and sewage treatment technology developed by Cyprus and sought to use it for cleaning and conserving the Dal and Wullar lakes in the state, the spokesman said.