Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa held a business meeting with Cyprus Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Alexis Vafeades on the sidelines of the Cyprus Shipping Conference 2025.
They discussed means to enhance bilateral co-operation in the fields of port development, cargo handling operations, and logistics connectivity, in addition to strengthening the exchange of expertise in specialised logistics services. The minister and his accompanying delegation also visited the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) in Cyprus, where they were received by Commander Andreas Charalambides.
They were briefed on latest technologies used in managing emergency and rescue operations, as well as co-ordination mechanisms among the relevant institutions. Dr Shaikh Abdulla also held a meeting with Cyprus Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis and discussed strengthening maritime co-operation, focusing on expertise exchange and developing joint initiatives in maritime affairs and commercial shipping services.
&uuid=(email))