Two new Cabinet Ministers were sworn in Tuesday, during the affirmation ceremony that took place at the Presidential Palace, in Nicosia, in the presence of the President of the Republic Demetris Christofias.
The Government Spokesman announced Monday the President’s decision to reshuffle part of his Cabinet, after the decision of Finance Minister Kikis Kazamias to step down, due to health concerns.
Neoclis Sylikiotis was sworn in as the new Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, replacing Praxoula Antoniadou. Sylikiotis’ place at the Ministry of Interior is being taken up by former Nicosia Mayor Eleni Mavrou.
Speaking during the ceremony, President Christofias said the new Ministers are assuming their responsibilities today and noted that the new composition of the Cabinet, which he described as “renewal”, will provide the necessary impetus to the government to continue seamlessly and efficiently its work, until the end of its mandate.
The President noted that the process will be completed next Friday, with the affirmation of the new Finance Minister.
According to yesterday’s announcement by the government, Kikis Kazamias will be replaced by Vasos Shiarlis, former banker and currently the Head of the Health and Insurance Organization.