Crisis management and the identification of private businesses considered critical to defence and security will be strengthened under a cooperation agreement signed on Monday by the defence ministry and the Cyprus chamber of commerce and industry (Keve).
The memorandum, signed by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas and Keve chairman Stavros Stavrou, aims to further strengthen cooperation on crisis planning and support national security, by establishing a clear framework between Keve and the Central Civil Emergency Planning Service (Kypsea).
It provides for the training of Keve members in crisis management, as well as joint initiatives, studies and research aimed at strengthening the resilience of businesses and Cyprus in general.
In a statement, Keve said it was “a longstanding partner for the state in issues concerning the economy, growth and national resilience”, and “actively participates in contingency planning as a bridge between the public and private sector”.
Keve said the memorandum enhanced its cooperation with the defence ministry which over the years has seen “joint initiatives to strengthen national resilience, support Cypriot businesses and utilise local industry and innovation to the benefit of the Republic’s defence and security”.
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