Cyprus EU presidency enlists world's fastest yacht

 

The government has enlisted the world’s fastest yacht, Esimit Europa to promote the forthcoming EU presidency by attending a launch event and flying the presidency’s emblem on its mainsail.

Igor Simcic, owner of the Cyprus registered yacht and founder of the pan European project said: “I found the invitation to take part at the Cypriot Council of the EU presidency takeover as a great honour and a big recognition to the project’s endeavours in the field of international diplomacy.” 

Simcic and the government have already begun discussing ways in which Esimit Europa can promote the presidency, last week meeting separately with deputy European affairs minister Andreas Mavroyiannis and communications ministry permanent secretary Alecos Michaelides.

They have continued discussions about different possibilities of the Esimit Europa 2 yacht’s presence at the official event during the presidency take over.

“In the upcoming weeks we will make a detailed analysis of the possibilities of our cooperation and send a proposal to the Cypriot government” said Simcic.

He added: “We are happy to help Cyprus in fulfilling the priority tasks during the presidency and additionally strengthening its close relationships with the all EU member states.”

Esimit Europa 2 yacht sails under the patronage of José Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission, and with representatives from different European countries aboard encourages economical and political cooperation between the European nations. 

 

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