Detailed information on how Greek citizens residing in Cyprusmaking use of the postal vote, provided today in Cyprus the Minister of the Interior, Niki Kerameos.

In an open event organized by Greek embassy in Nicosia, Ms. Kerameos informed the Greek voters about the convenience provided by postal voting in the exercise of their right to vote, from their place of residence, presenting step by step the procedure, the new ballots and the relevant authenticity file. At the same time, she had the opportunity to answer in detail all the queries and questions put to her by the participants.

Previously, the Minister made a series of important contacts with high-ranking officials of the Republic of Cyprus.

Ms. Kerameos met with Mr President of the Republic of CyprusMr. Nikos Christodoulidis with whom they discussed the process of postal voting, which marks the removal of practical obstacles to the exercise of the right to vote of Greek citizens, both within the territory and outside it.

At the same time, the law of the Ministry of Interior concerning the selection and evaluation of its bodies was also discussed Publicto improve the functioning of the state through a transparent and meritorious process.

The postal vote was also the focus of the meeting held by Ms. Kerameos with the President of the House of Representatives, Ms. Annita Dimitriou. In addition, there was an exchange of views regarding the practices applied by other states in the implementation of postal voting, while issues of mutual interest were also discussed which concern the Greece and Cyprus.

In the meeting held by Ms. Kerameos with the Minister of Finance, responsible for Public Administration, Mr. Maki Keravnos, the process of postal voting and the use of modern technology in its application were analyzed and the prospects for deepening cooperation between the two states in matters of improving the operation of the Public Sector were highlighted Management, through the exchange of good practices.

In addition, the two Ministers discussed at length the existing synergies that are being implemented between Greece and Cyprus for the modernization and upgrading of the operation of the public sector of the two states, mainly with regard to issues of training of the executives of the Public Administration and the Local Self-government.