Cyprus is expanding its global maritime footprint as Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis embarks on an official visit to Oman and Qatar for high-level discussions on maritime cooperation and industry growth.
Hadjimanolis will first travel to the Sultanate of Oman on Saturday at the invitation of Saeed bin Hamoud bin Saeed al Maawali, Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology. During her visit, she will engage in bilateral meetings with senior government officials and representatives from Asyad, Oman’s state-owned shipping company.
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A key milestone of the visit will be the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Cyprus and Oman, aimed at strengthening maritime transport collaboration.
Following her engagements in Oman, Hadjimanolis will head to Qatar, where she will attend the Seatrade Maritime Qatar Exhibition & Conference 2025 at the invitation of Qatar’s Minister of Transport, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani. In Doha, she will hold bilateral discussions with Qatari officials and participate in industry meetings to further promote Cyprus’ position as a global shipping hub.
These diplomatic efforts underscore Cyprus’ commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation in the Gulf region, reinforcing its status as a leading player in global shipping.