Meeting with the head of the Global Fire Monitoring Center

It was agreed to establish a Scientific Committee to investigate the underlying causes of the tragedy at Mati.

The Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, met today Professor Dr. Johann Georg Goldammer, head of the Global Fire Monitoring Center (GFMC).

During their meeting, which lasted about one and a half hours, it was agreed to establish a Committee to investigate the underlying causes of the tragedy at Mati, but also to prepare a report on the necessary policy measures to enhance protection against natural disasters.

The Prime Minister has committed that the Committee will have all the necessary support in its work.