President Christodoulides addresses the Aggregates Europe general assembly in Larnaca

President Nikos Christodoulides attended the general assembly of Aggregates Europe in Larnaca, where he emphasized the strategic importance of the raw materials sector. The event followed a business forum held on Thursday titled 'Why do we need minerals?' which highlighted the critical role of raw materials for the European economy and strategic future. The President stated that the government is committed to developing this sector in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. He noted that the raw materials industry is essential for enhancing Europe's resilience, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy. During his address, President Christodoulides acknowledged the leadership of Antonis Latouros, the president of Aggregates Europe. He remarked that Latouros's position reflects both his personal professionalism and Cyprus's significant expertise in the field. The assembly served as a platform to discuss cooperation and the sector's contribution to the broader European economic framework. No specific new legislative decisions were announced during the event, which focused primarily on the strategic outlook for the industry.