The Republic of Cyprus was elected again to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for 2026-2027. This is an important group for world shipping. The election happened in London.
Cyprus got 136 votes. This was a very good result because they moved up from twelfth place to seventh place. The government said this is a big success. It shows that other countries trust Cyprus in maritime matters. Cyprus has been re-elected to this council since 1987.
This new, stronger position will help Cyprus. It can now be more active in making important decisions about global shipping. This is good for Cyprus because shipping is a very important part of its economy. The country has one of the biggest ship registries in the world.
The election happened during a difficult time for shipping. The world is dealing with problems like pollution and new technology. Cyprus's success shows that other countries value its work and knowledge in this area.