In an era defined by rapid transformation and geopolitical complexity, Cyprus is stepping forward with clarity and purpose to reinforce its position on the global investment map. From 3 to 9 April, President Nikos Christodoulides visited New York, Houston, and San Francisco, leading a delegation of key government officials including the Chairman, Mr. Evgenios Evgeniou, and CEO, Mr. Marios Tannousis, of Invest Cyprus in a strategic mission aimed at deepening bilateral economic ties and enhancing Cyprus’ profile as a business and innovation hub. As the national investment promotion agency, Invest Cyprus participated in high-level meetings with top-tier U.S. companies and organized two targeted roundtable discussions, one in New York and one in San Francisco.

The visit commenced in New York, where Invest Cyprus hosted a private roundtable with senior executives from top-tier U.S. 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 our 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. A notable moment of the New York program was the symbolic ringing of the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell by President Christodoulides, joined by Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO of Safe Bulkers.

During the visit in San Francisco, Invest Cyprus organized another targeted roundtable discussion led by the 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. As the tech world increasingly seeks stable, skilled, and scalable EU-based partners, Cyprus presents a compelling case. 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, 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 powerfully 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 our global economic diplomacy. For Invest Cyprus, it reaffirmed our role as a catalyst for strategic growth and as a trusted partner for international investors.