Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis’ 16-day visit to Japan, China and South Korea, scheduled for 14–29 October, aims to promote the Cyprus flag, attract business and strengthen maritime cooperation.
In Tokyo, she will attend the 5th Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum, discuss leadership, maritime policy and competitiveness with Capital Link president Nicolas Bornozis, and meet industry representatives. A ministry event will promote Cyprus to Japanese shipping and business leaders.
In Shanghai, she will attend the North Bund International Shipping Forum at Chinese Transport Minister Liu Wei’s invitation, the 10th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum in Pudong, and Shanghai Pudong International Shipping Week’s opening. Meetings with shipowners, companies and shipyards are planned.
In Zhoushan, she will attend the naming of Polys V. Hadjioannou’s Safe Bulkers’ newly built M/V Kypros Island, expected to join the Cyprus register.
South Korea’s programme includes the 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event and Korea Maritime Week. A ministerial panel with representatives from South Korea, Norway, India and Nigeria, alongside IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, will address implementation and enforcement of maritime conventions.
Bilateral talks with her South Korean counterpart will focus on cooperation under the countries’ existing maritime agreement.