Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Yiannis Karousos, has mentioned that Cyprus and Italy are in session for coaching programmes in an effort to suppress illicit trafficking of antiquities and clandestine excavation.
Addressing an occasion entitled “Digging Historical past – 50 Years of Archaeological Relations Between Cyprus And Italy”, organised by the Italian Embassy in Cyprus in collaboration with the Division of Antiquities, marking the 50 years of archaeological relations between Cyprus and Italy, the Minister support that contacts are already in place with the Cyprus Police, the Division of Antiquities and the Carabinieri for the organisation of a coaching course on the problem of suppression of clandestine excavation and illicit trafficking of antiquities.
He mentioned rising bilateral relations with Italy have been notably vital, particularly within the space of combating illicit trafficking of antiquities, a sector the place Italy holds in depth experience and pioneers in related points.
Particularly, with Italy, he remarked, the collaboration and experience of the Carabinieri, whose Division for the Safety of Cultural Heritage, is especially vital as they’ve confirmed all through their longstanding institution that outcomes might be achieved when correct mechanisms are in place. The Minister mentioned he has been knowledgeable that “contacts are already in place with the Cyprus Police, the Division of Antiquities and the Carabinieri for the organisation of a coaching course on the problem of suppression of clandestine excavation and illicit trafficking of antiquities, which was nevertheless been briefly postponed as a result of pandemic.”
Relating to the half-century-old presence of Italian archaeological missions in Cyprus, Karousos mentioned the presence of archaeological analysis from Italian teachers is marked in Cyprus since 1969, by the Italian Archaeological Mission of the Nationwide Analysis Council at Agia Eirini cemeteries.
He mentioned an rising variety of international archaeological missions work in areas beneath the efficient management of the Republic, on account of the insurance policies enacted by the Division of Antiquities, coupled with a rising worldwide curiosity within the archaeology of Cyprus. On this framework, we’re most delighted that Italy continues to analysis and promote Cypriot archaeology, he remarked.