London: Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping to the President Marina Hadjimanoli will travel to London for a working visit from January 18 to 21, 2026, focusing on maritime cooperation and priorities linked to Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
According to Cyprus News Agency, during the visit, Hadjimanoli is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with her UK counterpart, Keir Mather, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation). This meeting aims to strengthen Cyprus-United Kingdom ties and exchange views on current challenges facing global shipping.
She will also meet International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, where she is expected to outline, among other issues, Cyprus's priorities for its EU Council Presidency.
In addition, the Deputy Minister will host a reception at the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in London to mark Cyprus's re-election to the IMO Council, also in the context of the EU Council Presidency.
Hadjimanoli is further expected to give a wide-ranging interview to London Greek Radio (LGR) promoting Cypriot shipping and to hold a series of meetings with shipping company representatives to enhance cooperation and further promote the Cyprus ship registry.