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India and Cyprus hold inaugural Joint Maritime Committee meeting
India and Cyprus held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) in Limassol on September 29. The meeting was conducted under the framework of the 2017 bilateral Agreement on Merchant Shipping.
Co-chaired by Venkatesapathy S of India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Theodoulos Mesimeris of the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry, the talks focused on strengthening bilateral shipping ties. Key areas of discussion included maritime education and training, investment opportunities, policy exchange, and cooperation within the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Specific sectors explored for cooperation include maritime services, shipping finance, ship repair and recycling, seafarer welfare, and green shipping. During a four-day itinerary, the Indian delegation also engaged with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, the Cyprus Ports Authority, and the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, which included a site visit to the Port of Limassol.
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Cyprus · India · Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways · Theodoulos Mesimeris · Venkatesapathy S
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The meeting was held on September 29. www.devdiscourse.com · www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] India and Cyprus held their first Joint Maritime Committee meeting in Limassol. www.devdiscourse.com · www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The meeting was co-chaired by Venkatesapathy S and Theodoulos Mesimeris. www.devdiscourse.com · www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Discussions included maritime education, training, investment, and green shipping. www.devdiscourse.com · www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The delegation visited the Port of Limassol and interacted with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. www.devdiscourse.com · newsable.asianetnews.com