The natural gas discoveries in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, issues relating to the EU gas market, and bilateral cooperation were among issues discussed during a meeting on Monday in The Hague between Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Yiorgos Lakkotrypis and Minister of Economic Affairs of The Netherlands Henk Kamp.

The meeting between the Ministers was followed by a series of further meetings and presentations at the Ministry of Economic Affairs during which the vast knowledge and expertise of the Dutch authorities in the oil and gas industry was discussed.

Lakkotrypis will continue his two-day visit to the Netherlands with his participation, on Tuesday, as the key-note speaker, in the “Big Improvement Day” (BID), an annual high level event, held in Amsterdam, promoting entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation, which aims to facilitate the formation of partnerships in these areas.

The Minister will address participants, mainly high level entrepreneurs from various sectors and public officials.

He will also have the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs interested in business opportunities in Cyprus.

The Minister will be returning to Cyprus on Tuesday evening.