President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides will be in the United States in the coming days, aiming to attract foreign investments. Accompanying him are Minister of Energy George Papanastasiou, Deputy Minister to the President Irini Piki, Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, Deputy Minister of Research and Innovation Nikodimos Damianou, and Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis.

As Offsite reports, the Cypriot delegation will hold a series of meetings and contacts in New York, Houston, and San Francisco (Silicon Valley) to promote Cyprus as an attractive destination for high-quality investments in key economic sectors such as technology, energy, finance, and shipping.

According to government sources, this visit is part of Cyprus’s broader strategy to upgrade its international image as a modern, reliable, and outward-looking European state, offering substantial investment opportunities and a stable, positive economic outlook.

During his stay in the U.S., Christodoulides will meet with representatives of major financial institutions and investment funds, emphasizing Cyprus’s role as a financial hub in the Eastern Mediterranean and its strategic location as a gateway for business activity in the wider region.

The visit places special emphasis on the technology sector, with key stops in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Cyprus will be showcased as an emerging destination for startups and innovation-driven companies. In San Francisco, Christodoulides will be accompanied by the Government Spokesperson, the Deputy Minister to the President, the Deputy Minister of Research and Innovation, and the Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology, Demetris Skourides.

In Houston, the focus will shift to the energy sector, particularly on Cyprus’s potential following the discovery of significant natural gas reserves and the island’s strategic cooperation with regional and international partners. These partnerships are positioned to strengthen the European Union’s energy security.

President Christodoulides will be joined in Houston by the Minister of Energy, the Government Spokesperson, and the Deputy Minister to the President.

In New York, Christodoulides will participate in a major business conference, where he will reaffirm the government’s commitment to support foreign investment through transparent processes and a stable regulatory framework.

In a symbolic and strategic move, the President will also ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), following an invitation by Safe Bulkers, spotlighting Cyprus’s entrepreneurial outwardness and the growing presence of Cypriot companies on the global financial stage.

In New York, the President will be accompanied by Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou, the Government Spokesperson, Deputy Minister to the President Irini Piki, Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis, Deputy Minister of Research and Innovation Nikodimos Damianou, and Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus Christodoulos Patsalides.

In a written statement on April 2, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis commented on the President’s investment-focused visit to the United States, noting that Cyprus currently demonstrates resilience and one of the highest growth rates in the Eurozone, surpassing the regional average.

He further emphasized that Cyprus has become one of the fastest-growing technology and innovation hubs in Europe, supported by a strong financial sector, highly skilled workforce, and well-regulated business environment.

Letymbiotis also underlined that the United States remains a key partner of Cyprus, with bilateral relations reaching a historic high over the past two years. He referenced the U.S.–Cyprus Strategic Dialogue agreement signed last year, recent Senate-level decisions on joint programs, a presidential declaration deepening cooperation in defense and security, and the successful implementation of the “Amalthea” humanitarian initiative.

Finally, he stressed that stronger business cooperation with the United States will deliver mutual benefits, foster innovation, boost capital flow into Cyprus’s already dynamic ecosystem, and provide U.S. companies with competitive advantages and a stable base in the European market — as well as access to emerging regional markets with high growth potential.