Cyprus shipping minister to visit Japan, China and South Korea on 16-day business mission
Marina Hadjimanolis will visit three major Asian shipping markets from October 14 to 29 to promote the Cyprus flag, pursue new business and deepen maritime cooperation.
Tokyo, Japan. Cyprus Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis will depart on Tuesday for a 16-day trip covering Japan, China and South Korea, according to the Shipping Deputy Ministry. The mission aims to deepen maritime cooperation, secure new business and promote the Cyprus flag across three major Asian shipping markets.
Asian market outreach
The ministry said the working visit, running from October 14 to 29, would combine international maritime forums with bilateral talks involving government officials, shipowners, shipping companies and shipyards.
It described the trip as part of a broader effort to increase Cyprus’ presence in Asia, make the Cyprus shipping register more competitive and build new commercial partnerships.
Forum and industry meetings in Japan
The Tokyo programme includes Hadjimanolis’ participation in the 5th Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum. There, she will discuss leadership, maritime policy, competitiveness and international cooperation in a one-to-one exchange with Nicolas Bornozis, Capital Link’s founder and president.
The ministry will also host a separate event aimed at Japanese shipping and business representatives to showcase the Cyprus flag and Cyprus’ role as an international maritime centre.
Bilateral discussions with representatives from Japan’s shipping industry are also planned, with the aim of developing closer commercial links between Cyprus and the Japanese maritime sector.
Shipping engagements in Shanghai
After Japan, Hadjimanolis will travel to Shanghai to take part in the North Bund International Shipping Forum at the invitation of Liu Wei, China’s transport minister.
According to the ministry, the government-level forum gathers senior figures from the international maritime industry and offers Cyprus an opportunity to deepen shipping ties with China.
Her itinerary also includes the 10th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum in Pudong and the opening ceremony for Shanghai Pudong International Shipping Week.
The ministry said additional talks with Chinese shipowners, shipping companies, shipyards and business representatives would address developments in the industry and potential areas of cooperation.
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