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It is with great pleasure that I salute the Multinational Exercise NEMESIS 2019 which is ongoing today for the sixth consecutive year.

The Republic of Cyprus, with high sense of responsibility regarding the international community and having in mind our obligations for the implementation of international Law, is making every effort for constant upgrading of our procedures dealing with emergency situations such as antiterrorism operations, search and rescue and pollution of marine environment within our Exclusive Economic Zone.

The success of NEMESIS, a multinational and multiagency exercise, is based primarily on the level of cooperation and coordination among the participants. 

Additionally, the effectiveness of all the agencies involved in the wider field of maritime safety and marine pollution is not a onetime goal to be achieved. It is a process to be pursued continuously and the importance of this exercise lies within this framework.  The Multinational Exercise NEMESIS 2019, like every large scale exercise, is a great opportunity to identify valuable lessons that will enhance our effort for continuous improvement. I have no doubt that the participants will grasp this opportunity and take their knowledge and experience a step further.  

Having in mind, the capabilities and professionalism of the participating personnel and the means used, I am really sure that the exercise will once again meet its goals at the field and to commend everyone who has been involved from the planning stage of the exercise.

Finally, taking this opportunity, I would like to underline the importance of the utilization of hydrocarbons within the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone for the future of our people.

We recognize that the utilization of our Exclusive Economic Zone comes not only with benefits but also with responsibilities and I would like to assure you that the Republic of Cyprus is committed to adhere to them. In doing so, we are actively pursuing the maximization of cooperation and coordination of all the involved parties, governmental and from private sector, based on international Law and European Union Directives through initiatives like this particular exercise.

I wish all participants a successful and, above all, safe exercise. I hope that your experience at the ZENON Center will be beneficial. For the colleagues that have travelled from abroad to participate or observe the exercise, I would like to wish a pleasant stay on the island and a safe return to their homes.

(MG/SCH)