The Cyprus Shipping Chamber hosted with great success its annual “Official Dinner”, on Friday, 14 March, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol.

His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, the President of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Annita Demetriou, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Diplomats, other State Officials, representatives of Business Associations, as well as top management personnel of the Cyprus Shipping Industry honoured the Chamber with their presence.

In his speech, the President of the Republic of Cyprus expressed the Government’s strong appreciation for the fruitful and long-standing cooperation with the Chamber and its significant contribution to establishing Cyprus as a leading maritime centre. He also emphasised the Chamber’s pivotal role in promoting and representing the Cyprus Shipping Industry, both locally and internationally.

The President of the Chamber, Mr. Themis Papadopoulos, reciprocated his gratitude to the Government, Political Parties, Business Associates and Members of the Chamber for their continuous and substantial support. He also briefly addressed the current state of the Shipping Industry, emphasising the importance of an ongoing and effective communication between the Government and the Chamber. Furthermore, he highlighted the need for the implementation of strategic policies that will contribute to the continuous and sustainable development of the shipping sector, thereby strengthening both the Cyprus economy and society as a whole.

Taking this opportunity, the Chamber’s Director General, Mr. Alexandros Josephides, through a short film, introduced the new brand name for all the Chamber’s charitable initiatives: “Cyprus Shipping Cares”. This new identity embodies the Shipping Industry’s commitment, through the Chamber’s activities for over 30 years, to continue “caring” and “contributing” substantially to the society of Cyprus.