Limassol to host maritime ministers’ meeting on September 9
Maritime ministers from Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy will meet in Limassol to discuss EU shipping competitiveness and decarbonisation.
Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy will hold a meeting of maritime ministers in Limassol on September 9, 2026, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry announced.
The Trilateral+1 Meeting will address the competitiveness of European Union shipping, decarbonisation and other issues affecting the sector.
Meeting details
The meeting is scheduled to take place from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Parklane Hotel’s Jasmine Hall in Limassol.
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis will participate alongside Greece’s minister Vassilis Kikilias, Malta’s minister Chris Bonett and Italy’s minister Edoardo Rixi.
Shipping sector issues
The talks come as European shipping faces pressure to remain competitive while progressing towards lower-carbon operations.
The gathering will bring together four Mediterranean EU member states with major maritime interests and is intended to provide a forum for discussions on issues affecting the wider European shipping sector.
Media statements
The ministers are expected to make statements to the media around midday on the same day, according to the deputy ministry.
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