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Economist Jeffrey Sachs praises Cyprus’s role in Eastern Mediterranean
June 16, 2020
Economist Jeffrey Sachs, Nobel Prize winner for his work on economic development, praises Cyprus for its role in developing the Eastern Mediterranean.
“Cyprus plays a role in the effort for sustainable development,” the 65-year old American professor, whose advice was critical in the transformation of the nations of Eastern Europe after the Berlin Wall fell, told the Cyprus News Agency on Friday.
“President Anastasiadis,” he says, “has stated that it is a priority for the region. He has taken the initiative to ensure that the political leaders in the region are aware of the dangers and will join forces. find solutions and that can make a big difference,” he commented.