People category powered by

Cypriot elected as Vice – Chair of the IMO Legal Committee for the first time

The Shipping Deputy Ministry has announced the election of Lydia Markari - Kyriacou, Head of the Legal Affairs Unit of the Shipping Deputy Ministry, to the position of Vice-Chair of the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Markari - Kyriacou has been unanimously elected by the IMO Member States at the Legal Committee’s 112th session, which is currently taking place in London, the announcement said.

Lydia Markari Kyriacou, Head of the Legal Affairs Unit of the Shipping Deputy Ministry

Lydia Markari - Kyriacou

"This prestigious election of the Shipping Deputy Ministry’s Head of Legal Affairs Unit, is a testament to Cyprus' contribution to the work of the International Maritime Organization. It is also a significant commitment towards the future work of the IMO Legal Committee, one of the IMO’s main bodies, in advancing legal discussions on pressing maritime issues and shaping international maritime law," the Deputy Ministry noted.

Markari - Kyriacou, a qualified lawyer, has served the Cyprus Maritime Administration as a legal officer for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in maritime law and the law of the sea and in drafting and implementing maritime legislation including International Conventions under the purview of the Legal Committee. She has represented the Republic of Cyprus at numerous IMO Legal Committee meetings over the years.

Read More

EIB “ready to support Cyprus’ shift from oil-based energy to a more sustainable system”
Ecliptic Defence & Space: Increased focus on research and development will enable Cypriot entities
Cyprus companies shine in Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Cyprus-Serbia Presidents meet in Belgrade, discuss "excellent" bilateral relations
Electronic Cross-Border Health Services "to become operational in coming days"
Cyprus participating in 'Genome of Europe' project
President in Belgrade for meeting with Serbian counterpart
Libertex races ahead - Fuelling growth and innovation through Formula One
Attorney General and China's Deputy Justice Minister discuss corruption issues
Desalination units from UAE to come to Cyprus on time, government says