Nicosia: "Our direction is clear: stability, perspective, growth and security," President Nikos Christodoulides declared on Thursday at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards. He described the event as a testament to international investor confidence and the significant progress Cyprus has achieved.
According to Cyprus News Agency, President Christodoulides expressed gratitude to investors for choosing Cyprus, acknowledging their trust in the country, its institutions, and its people. He emphasized that investment decisions are driven by trust and that together they are building a more outward-looking, competitive, resilient, and confident Cyprus.
The President highlighted the rollout of Cyprus' renewed national branding narrative, focusing on the country's current status as a stable European state with a global outlook. He noted that Cyprus' economy has demonstrated resilience in a volatile international environment, maintaining fiscal discipline and earning international market confidence.
President Christodoulides outlined efforts to modernize the state, improve services, simplify procedures, and create conditions for sustainable investment. He reiterated Cyprus' clear direction of stability, perspective, growth, and security.
Reflecting on Cyprus' recent Presidency of the Council of the European Union, President Christodoulides underscored the country's role in shaping European decisions and promoting security. He assured investors of the continuation of responsible economic policies and state modernization to enhance competitiveness.
Discussing international relations, the President mentioned his recent state visit to India, highlighting opportunities in technology, innovation, and trade. He also noted plans to strengthen ties with Kazakhstan and the United States, aiming to attract new investments and bolster Cyprus' position as a trusted European partner for international business.