shipping conference — Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis will depart for Rome on Monday for a three-day working visit centred on an international shipping conference and several bilateral meetings with regional counterparts and maritime stakeholders.
Scheduled from June 22 to June 24, 2026, the visit highlights Hadjimanolis’ participation in the Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit 2026 – Forging Partnerships for Resilience. This significant conference is organised by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in collaboration with CONFITARMA, the Italian Confederation of Shipowners, and is being held under the auspices of the European Commission and the Italian government.
A key component of the summit will be a ministerial panel discussion featuring Hadjimanolis alongside her counterparts from Italy, Greece, and Malta. These discussions aim to address the evolving challenges and opportunities within the maritime sector.
During her time in Rome, Hadjimanolis is also slated to engage in a series of bilateral meetings with fellow officials from neighbouring countries. Notably, she will meet with Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias, Malta’s Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Chris Bonett, and Italy’s Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Edoardo Rixi. These meetings are expected to foster dialogue on shared maritime interests and strengthen cooperation among the countries involved.
On the sidelines of the conference, Hadjimanolis will connect with representatives from European Union institutions and international maritime organisations. The Shipping Deputy Ministry has emphasised that these discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation and maintaining an open dialogue on issues of mutual concern.
