Limassol: The Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus hosted a joint event with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport onboard the AIDA IV at Limassol Port. The event was attended by the Shipping Deputy Minister, Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis, who highlighted the significance of the collaboration between Cyprus and the Arab region in advancing maritime education and cooperation.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the event was graced by the presence of the Honourable Minister of Transport of the Kingdom of Bahrain, emphasizing the strong ties between Cyprus and the Arab region. Ms. Hadjimanolis extended her gratitude to Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy, for his leadership and for bringing the AIDA IV to Cyprus.
The joint event is a follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding signed last October in Alexandria, during Ms. Hadjimanolis’s official visit to Egypt. The arrival of AIDA IV in Cyprus symbolizes the robust partnership between the two entities and their mutual dedication to enhancing maritime education, training, and sustainability.
The reception provided an opportunity to celebrate the partnership and further strengthen ties between Cyprus, Egypt, and the wider Arab world. The event underscored the importance of collaboration in building a sustainable and innovative future for global shipping, with numerous distinguished leaders from the shipping community in attendance.
The Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus expressed appreciation for the Arab Academy’s partnership and looks forward to continued fruitful cooperation.