Nicosia: As the national investment promotion agency, Invest Cyprus participated in the delegation of the President of the Republic to the USA to enhance Cyprus’ profile as a business and innovation hub. Chairman Evgenios Evgeniou and CEO Marios Tannousis participated in high-level meetings with top-tier US companies and organised two targeted roundtable discussions, one in New York and one in San Francisco.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the visit commenced in New York, where Invest Cyprus hosted a private roundtable with senior executives from top-tier US investment banks, private equity firms, fintech innovators, and strategic investors. President Christodoulides presented Cyprus as one of the fastest growing EU economies, with sound fiscal indicators and a strategic geographic location bridging Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The roundtable served as an impactful platform to convey Cyprus’ advantages directly to influential financial leaders and underscore the country’s readiness to foster long-term partnerships.
The Chairman of Invest Cyprus also participated in a panel discussion at the Capital Link: Cyprus Business Forum, where investment opportunities across Cyprus’ key sectors were highlighted.
During the visit in San Francisco, Invest Cyprus organised another targeted roundtable discussion led by President Christodoulides. The engagement revealed significant interest from Silicon Valley executives in Cyprus as a partner for expansion, collaboration, and innovation in Europe and beyond. Meetings with senior executives from Tenstorrent, Plug and Play, Nvidia, Oracle, Google, and Amazon further underscored the island’s relevance as a strategic innovation hub.
According to the press release, Cyprus makes a compelling case for investments, with the growth of the ICT sector, currently contributing 14% of GDP, the fact that Cyprus is the only South European country that is a Strong Innovator in the EU and specific success stories were presented.
Additionally, it is noted that the President met with members of the Cypriot diaspora in San Francisco working in sectors such as technology, research, and innovation. They are considered among the best commercial ambassadors of Cyprus, playing a vital role in promoting the country’s image and investment opportunities abroad.
Throughout this mission, President Christodoulides articulated Cyprus’ commitment to sustainable development, international cooperation, and economic excellence. As Cyprus prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026, this visit marks a pivotal step forward in global economic diplomacy. For Invest Cyprus, “it reaffirmed our role as a catalyst for strategic growth and as a trusted partner for international investors,” it notes.