Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis will travel to Rome from June 22 to June 24, 2026, to participate in the Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit 2026. The event, organised by the International Chamber of Shipping and the Italian Confederation of Shipowners under the European Commission's auspices, focuses on forging partnerships for resilience in the maritime sector.

During the summit, Hadjimanolis will join a ministerial panel with counterparts from Italy, Greece, and Malta, discussing regional maritime policies. She is also scheduled for bilateral meetings with key officials, including Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias, Malta’s Minister Chris Bonett, and Italy’s Deputy Minister Edoardo Rixi, to strengthen cooperation on shared maritime challenges.

In addition to these engagements, she will hold talks with representatives from EU institutions and international maritime organisations to foster ongoing dialogue and collaboration on issues affecting the shipping industry across the region.