Cyprus bolsters maritime ties at European Cruise Summit
Cypriot Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis played a significant role at the European Cruise Summit organized by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in Genoa, Italy, from March 12 to March 14, 2024. She participated in a panel discussion on the decarbonisation of the cruise industry, highlighting Cyprus’ efforts and initiatives in this area and the country’s support for the cruise sector’s compliance with new requirements. Hadjimanolis also addressed the conference on opportunities for women’s employment in the cruise industry and held meetings with CEOs of major cruise lines and Edoardo Rixi, the Italian Deputy Minister of Transport, to discuss competitiveness and environmental regulations in shipping. Additionally, an event was organized to present credentials to the new Consul of Cyprus in Genoa, enhancing connections with Italy’s maritime community.