Invest Cyprus and ANIMA Investment Network successfully launched EUROMED DAYS 2026 in Nicosia, establishing the island as a strategic gateway for Europe-MENA economic partnership.

Launch of the EUROMED DAYS Forum

Invest Cyprus and ANIMA Investment Network opened EUROMED DAYS, a high-level regional investment forum that took place in Cyprus from 15 to 17 June 2026.

Invest Cyprus said in a press release that the event ‘’brought together senior public and private sector leaders, international organisations, investment promotion agencies, financial institutions, business leaders, innovation stakeholders and selected media from across Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa and beyond.’’

The main conference day took place on Monday, 15 June 2026, in Nicosia, setting the tone for three days of strategic dialogue, cooperation and investment engagement. The forum was hosted by Invest Cyprus and ANIMA Investment Network, in cooperation with WAIPA and WAPPP, with the support of the Euromed Clusters Forward project.

Opening Remarks and Geostrategic Vision

The main conference opened with remarks by Marios Tannousis, CEO of Invest Cyprus, who welcomed participants to Cyprus and highlighted the importance of practical Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in business and investment. Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman of Invest Cyprus, and Tarak Chérif, President of ANIMA Investment Network, delivered welcome addresses under the theme “Cyprus at the Crossroads: A Gateway for Regional Investment & Cooperation”, highlighting Cyprus’ geostrategic position, EU role and contribution to regional investment dialogue.

Keynote Addresses on Digital and Economic Roadmaps

Among other high-level speakers and panellists, the first day featured Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the President, who participated in the strategic panel on Europe-MENA economic and partnership roadmaps, and Dr. Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, who delivered a keynote address on the digital transition.

Commenting on the forum, Evgenios Evgeniou stated that “EUROMED DAYS sends a strong message about the role Cyprus can play in shaping a more connected and resilient Euro-Mediterranean investment landscape.’’ He went on to say that ‘’as Cyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, we have a unique opportunity to strengthen economic diplomacy, deepen regional cooperation and position our country as a reliable platform for investment partnerships.”

Mediterranean Leaders Awards Ceremony

A proud moment of the first day was the Mediterranean Leaders Awards ceremony, jointly organised by ANIMA Investment Network and Invest Cyprus, celebrating outstanding leaders whose contributions have strengthened dialogue, cooperation and partnership across the Mediterranean.

This year's awardees were Ziad-Alexandre Hayek, President of WAPPP | World Association of PPP Units & Professionals, Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman of Invest Cyprus, and Tarek Tawfik, President of BUSINESSMED - Union Méditerranéenne des Confédérations d'Entreprises.

Source: CNA(ΚΥΠΕ)