Deputy Minister of Shipping, Marina Hadjimanolis, will brief her colleagues on the work program for shipping during the upcoming Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council, as she informed the press on Thursday, upon her arrival at the Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy (TTE) Council in Brussels.
After expressing her gratitude for the work done by the Danish Presidency on these issues, Hadjimanolis stated that "today, the Council will take into account the Presidency's update on the framework status regarding the monthly emissions balance of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)." According to the Deputy Minister, "Cyprus, as an active member of the IMO, closely monitors developments and actively participates in efforts to achieve the environmental goals of the international shipping industry."
"We remain committed to achieving a clear and globally effective path toward the decarbonisation of international shipping. Cyprus, as a country with a strong maritime tradition, takes initiatives to promote sustainable practices and enhance the competitiveness of the sector in collaboration with European and international partners," she stressed.
According to Hadjimanolis, the shipping work program for the upcoming Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council, which she will present today, "will focus on sustainable development, innovation, and strengthening Europe's position as a global leader in the shipping sector."
Finally, she noted that Cyprus looks forward to "constructive cooperation with all Member States and the European Commission in the coming months, aiming to ensure the continuity and balance of the Presidency. Cyprus, as the leader, will work to promote common goals and address the challenges facing the shipping industry," she concluded.
(Source: CNA)
