[PIO] Contacts of the Deputy Minister of Shipping in Athens

The Minister of State for Maritime Affairs to the President, Ms Marina Hadjimanoli, met today, Thursday, 13 July 2023, with the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, Mr Miltiades Varvitsiotis. During the meeting, they had the opportunity to discuss issues of a bilateral nature, as well as general issues of concern to the global shipping industry. Confirming the very close relations and strong ties between the two countries, it was decided to further strengthen bilateral relations. In this context Mr Varvitsiotis accepted the invitation extended to him by Mrs Hadjimanoli to participate in the 'Maritime Cyprus 2023' conference, which will be held in Limassol between 8 and 11 October. Furthermore, they agreed to cooperate on technical upgrading of the Greek registry and maritime spatial planning.

During her visit to Athens, the Deputy Minister held meetings with the shipping and shipowning community of Greece, highlighting the advantages of Cypriot shipping and the Cypriot register in particular, while at the same time, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping expressed its willingness to cooperate with shipping companies and the institutions representing them in order to address the challenges facing the shipping sector.

Also, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Ms. Hadjimanoli attended the first annual Hellenic-American Shipping Gala, where shipping companies of Greek interests listed on US exchanges were honored, including Safe Bulkers of Mr. Polly V. Hatziioannou. On Wednesday, July 12, he addressed the ceremony of the Eucrantis Awards, which are awarded annually to shipping personalities, institutions and organizations in Greece.

Finally, a meeting was held with the Board and the President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Vassilis Korkidis, during which issues of common interest were discussed, as well as the prospects of cooperation for joint actions, especially in the field of education.

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