Nicosia, Cyprus. Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis departed Cyprus on Thursday for a working visit to Chios and Brussels to take part in maritime events focused on the future of global shipping and on equality and inclusion in the sector.
Visit to Chios and Mare Forum participation
According to an announcement from the Deputy Ministry, Hadjimanolis will first travel to Chios to attend the 1st Mare Forum Chios, where she will deliver the keynote address.
The forum is expected to bring together representatives from the international shipping industry to discuss challenges facing global shipping and the sector’s future direction.
Cyprus maritime outreach during EU Council presidency
The Deputy Ministry said the visit forms part of Cyprus’ broader efforts to strengthen its international maritime presence during the country’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Brussels conference on equality and inclusion
On May 9, 2026, Hadjimanolis will travel to Brussels ahead of a conference titled “Shaping Policy, Driving Change: Equality and Inclusion in the Maritime Sector,” organised by the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry.
The conference is scheduled to take place on May 12, 2026, within the framework of the Cypriot EU presidency, and is expected to gather high-level representatives from EU institutions, international organisations and maritime bodies.
The aim of the conference is to strengthen efforts promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in the maritime sector, an area receiving growing international attention across the shipping industry.
Meetings with EU institutions and maritime stakeholders
The Deputy Ministry said Hadjimanolis will also hold a series of meetings on the sidelines of the conference with officials from EU institutions and other maritime stakeholders.
These discussions are expected to focus on maritime policy issues and cooperation within the European and international shipping sectors.
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