The Minister of Rural Development and Food, Lefteris Avgenakis, visited the town hall of Viannos, where he participated in a meeting with the mayor, Pavlos Baritakis. continuing the contacts he has in Crete with self-governing bodies. During the meeting, issues related to the region and related to the responsibility of the Ministry of Rural Development were raised, such as rural road construction, irrigation networks and rural infrastructure, such as reservoirs and dams, which the municipality so badly needs, as the mayor mentioned.

Mr. Avgenakis, for his part, expressed the commitment that he will support the requests of the region in any way he can, referring to the European programs, as well as the funding that the FSA to be made available, with the aim of supporting farmers, while he pointed out that regarding the proposals that have either been submitted, or will be submitted in the future, he will always make sure that they receive a positive opinion, as long as they are mature and ready to be implemented.

Mr. Avgenakis also informed Mr. Baritakis and those present about the change in the ELGA regulation, the issue of water management, which he described as a matter of priority, but also about the issue of OPEKEPE as well as the problems recorded this year , emphasizing that there is only one way to clear the landscape in the Organization, with the aim of correcting the mistakes and not repeating the failures.

Mr. Baritakis stated that it is gratifying that the Municipality of Viannos has a minister ally in the effort made to support the citizens, upgrade the primary sector and develop the municipality in general, pointing out:

“It is gratifying that we have a man like Mr. Avgenakis in the critical position of Minister of Rural Development, that is why we look forward to his support, for the implementation of the planning we have as a municipality and in the implementation of the studies. What I can say with certainty is that we will do everything possible to have the best possible cooperation”.

Continuing his contacts, the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Lefteris Avgenakis, will hold meetings at the Gortyna town hall, with the Municipal Authority and representatives of the local communities, as well as with the Municipal Authority of Lasithi Plateau.