REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
SHIPPING DEPUTY MINISTRY
Shipping Deputy Minister’s Office
03.08.001.058
04.06.009.005
18th July 2022
H.E. Ms Riina Sikkut
Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure
Republic of Estonia
Dear Colleague,
On the occasion of your recent appointment as the Minister Economic Affairs and Infrastructure of the
Republic of Estonia, I would like to express my wholehearted congratulations and wish you every success in your
new and challenging tasks.
I would like to assure you that the excellent maritime transport relations between our two countries will
continue to be strengthened even further especially in the framework of the European Union and the International
Maritime Organization. You may rest assured that the support and friendship we have shared with your
predecessor, Mr. Taavi Aas, will continue in the future. In this context, I am looking forward to meeting you in the
near future and to exchanging views on enhancing our cooperation in order to effectively address shipping
challenges.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to officially invite you to the “Maritime Cyprus 2022” Conference which
is scheduled to take place from Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th October 2022.
The Maritime Cyprus is organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping
Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, and attracts a large number of shipping executives from all over the
world. The official opening of the Conference will take place on Monday 10th October 2022 by H.E. the President of
the Republic of Cyprus Mr. Nicos Anastasiades. On Sunday 9th October 2022, the Organisers will be hosting a
cocktail reception where the winner of the “Cyprus Maritime Award” will be announced.
Distinguished guests such as the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization and the European
Transport Commissioner have already confirmed their participation.
The main theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Shipping Response to the 3 Cs: Crises - Challenges –
Competitiveness’, and a number of high caliber speakers have been invited to discuss a wide range of current
issues affecting International Shipping.
It would be a pleasure and an honour to have you with us as an esteemed guest at the Conference.
Should you wish to attend, my team will contact you to give more information regarding programme of the
Conference.
Please accept, dear Colleague, the assurances of my highest appreciation and I convey once again my
warmest wishes for every success in your new endeavours and I look forward to welcoming you to Cyprus.
Yours Sincerely,
Vassilios Demetriades
Shipping Deputy Minister to the President
Kyllinis Street, Mesa Geitonia, 4007 Lemesos, Postal Address: P.O.Box 56193, 3305 Lemesos, Cyprus
Telephone: +357 25848229, Telefax: +357 25848211
E-mail:
[email protected], Web page: http://www.shipping.gov.cy