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Deputy Minister of State for Maritime Affairs Ms Marina Hadjimanoli had today, Monday 24 July 2023, separate formal meetings with the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Cyprus Ms Elke Merks-Schaapveld and the Ambassador of Germany to Cyprus Ms Anke Schlimm.
The Deputy Minister pointed out the excellent relations and the excellent cooperation between the countries on issues related to shipping, especially in the context of international organisations and the European Union and expressed her wish to further deepen the close relations between the two countries.
During both meetings, issues of mutual interest were discussed, among others. In particular, the discussion focused on the main challenges facing the shipping industry, such as blue growth, the need to find ways to strengthen education, the impact of sanctions on Cypriot shipping, the carbonisation of shipping, as well as gender equality issues in the shipping sector.
Both Ambassadors stressed the importance of the commitment of the entire shipping sector, in the context of the "DeclarationonZeroEmissionShippingby 2050", which aims to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050 from shipping activities. The Deputy Minister informed the Ambassadors of the two countries about the actions taken by Cyprus in this direction.
Finally, the Deputy Minister informed the Ambassadors of the two countries about the holding of the conference "Maritime Cyprus 2023", which will take place on 8-11 October 2023.
In conclusion, she thanked them for the constructive meeting and the support so far, assuring the continuation and further development of cooperation between the two parties in the maritime sector, with the aim of promoting more effectively the joint initiatives and actions of the countries.
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