The relevant instructions have been given, so that all those controls that are always carried out within the framework of the green line regulation are carried out, the President of the Republic, Mr. Nikos Christodoulidis, said today.
In his statements to journalists, attending the General Assembly of the All Cyprus Association of Hoteliers, the President of the Republic, when asked to comment on the gas station owners' protest, said "I want to be completely honest. Indeed there is a problem.
I had also met them as Foreign Minister. I am very aware of the concerns, there is also the issue of unfair competition especially when it is used for commercial purposes. I understand when it is for private use, but when it is for commercial purposes it is something that is not allowed.
They also had a meeting with the Minister of Trade and the Minister of Finance, they also had a meeting with the Deputy Minister next to the President, at the Presidential Palace.
The relevant instructions have been given, so that all those controls that are always done within the framework of the regulation and what is allowed through the green line regulation are done."