Address by the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Marina Hadjimanolis, at the joint event with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, yesterday

It is a great pleasure to welcome you this evening onboard the AIDA IV here at Lemesos Port. This remarkable training vessel, operated by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, stands as a proud symbol of maritime excellence, innovation, and cooperation across our region.

Allow me to extend a particularly warm welcome to the Honourable Minister of Transport of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Your presence with us here tonight is a true honour and underlines the importance of the strong and enduring ties between Cyprus and the Arab region.

I would also like to express my deep appreciation to Professor Dr Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy, for his leadership and vision, as well as for bringing the AIDA IV to Cyprus.

This joint event marks another important step in our collaboration with the Arab Academy, following the Memorandum of Understanding we signed last October in Alexandria during my official visit to Egypt. The arrival of AIDA IV here in Cyprus is a tangible reflection of the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to advancing maritime education and cooperation.

We are confident that this partnership will open the way to many more concrete initiatives in maritime education, training, and sustainability.

Tonight’s reception is an opportunity not only to celebrate this partnership, but also to strengthen the ties between Cyprus, Egypt, and the wider Arab world. The presence of so many distinguished leaders from the shipping community highlights the importance of working together to build a sustainable and innovative future for global shipping.

On behalf of the Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus, I warmly thank the Arab Academy for their partnership and look forward to the fruitful cooperation that lies ahead.

Thank you, and I wish you all a most pleasant evening.

(GS/KA)

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