Cooperation, compliance and implementation of international law lead to international solutions for the benefit of all in order to strengthen the resilience of shipping industry said Shipping Deputy Minister, Marina Hadjimanolis, in a discussion on the challenges of shipping on Thursday, organized by the newspaper “Akti Miaouli” in Athens, on the occasion of Cyprus’ participation in the International Maritime Exhibition “Posidonia 2024”.
According to a press release issued by the Deputy Ministry, Hadjimanolis referred to the recent geopolitical developments and how these affect maritime trade in Cyprus and Greece. She then pointed out the importance of cooperation, compliance and implementation of international law in order to have international solutions for the benefit of all, in order to strengthen “our resilient shipping industry.”
The necessary transition to “green” shipping, based on the timetables set by the International Maritime Organization was discussed at length at the event. Carbonization was
described as the “big gamble of the future” by the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, Christos Stylianides.
The Shipping Deputy Minister emphasized the competitiveness of Cyprus in Europe and of the importance of transition to green technologies. It was mentioned, among other things, that the actions of the Republic of Cyprus focus on environmental incentives for new technologies that can bring tangible results.
Another issue on which they exchanged views is the role of Cyprus as an emerging power in shipping and the issues of maritime studies especially for young people and how the maritime profession can be further promoted in Greece and Cyprus.
Regarding the synergies between Cyprus and Greece within the community or bilateral cooperation framework, according to the press release, the Shipping Deputy Minister referred to the development of joint actions and initiatives for the creation of prospects for the sustainable operation of the maritime passenger connection between Cyprus
and Greece, as well as for the strengthening of cooperation and exchange of know-how regarding the digitalization of the services of the registers of the two countries.
Regarding the role of women in shipping, the Shipping Deputy Minister expressed her satisfaction for the actions of both the Deputy Ministry and the Government in general for gender equality and referred to the Gender Equality Award in Cyprus Shipping which was awarded for the first-time last May.
Moreover, the Deputy Minister pointed out the strength of Cyprus shipping, which, as she said, “enables us to have a strong voice, to participate constructively and productively in policy making, always aiming at the sustainable development of global shipping, with positions based on timeless principles and values.”
Finally, “the cooperation, credibility, consistency and firm commitment to timeless values and principles, which is embodied in the “AMALTHEIA” initiative undertaken by Cyprus, where a secure mechanism for the transfer of aid from Cypr
us to Gaza has been established, was also discussed.
Source: Cyprus News Agency