Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis is in London to host an IMO event promoting Cyprus shipping, hold bilateral talks with Saudi Arabia's transport chief, and engage with international shipping executives to expand the national registry.

IMO Council Representation

Shipping Deputy Minister in London for working visit 06-07-2026 11:22 Photograph: European Union - FRANCOIS LENOIR Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, Marina Hadjimanolis, departs on Monday for a working visit to London, where she will attend an event organised by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to promote Cyprus shipping. The event takes place within the framework of the IMO Council sessions, in the presence of the Secretary‑General of the Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, and representatives of IMO member states, a Deputy Ministry press release said here today.

Bilateral Relations with Saudi Arabia

During her stay in London, Hadjimanolis will hold a bilateral meeting with the Chairman of the General Authority for Transport of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Fawaz Al Sehali, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of shipping.

Promoting the Cyprus Registry

She will meet with representatives of shipping companies, aiming to enhance cooperation and promote the Cyprus registry and Cyprus shipping in general, the press release concludes.

Source: CNA(ΚΥΠΕ)