Cyprus Union of Shipowners decided to actively participate and contribute to the efforts of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza through the “Amalthea” Initiative. The said initiative of the Cypriot Government has garnered worldwide recognition and commendation from the International Community.

Specifically, after consultation with the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, Mrs. Marina Hadjimanolis, the Presidency of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners (Messrs. Andreas Hadjiyiannis, Polys V. Hajioannou, George Mouskas, Haris Zachariou, Kyriakos Z. Mouskas, and Ms. Nicole Mylonas) have decided to contribute to the aid mission with the donation of €300.000 (Three Hundred Thousand Euros) worth food supplies.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned food supplies have already been delivered to the mission at the Port of Larnaca.

The Cyprus Union of Shipowners fully supports the efforts made by the Cypriot Government, which highlight and enhance the role of the Republic of Cyprus as a pillar of security, cooperation, and solidarity in the wider region.