Cyprus and Australia are seeking to strengthen business and investment ties, with discussions in Nicosia covering technology, innovation, education and healthcare, alongside the prospect of a future business mission to Australia. 

The talks took place at the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), where chamber president Stavros Stavrou and secretary general Philokypros Roussounides welcomed Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus Emily Pugin. 

Also attending were Marios Siammas, Policy and Public Diplomacy Manager at the Australian High Commission, and Marios Tannousis, CEO of Invest Cyprus. 

Representatives of the Cyprus-Australia Business Association and the wider Cypriot-Australian business community also took part, including association president Christos Vasiliou, George Georgiou, Michael Koutrouzas and Peter Kitas. 

Discussions focused on strengthening economic and business relations between Cyprus and Australia, identifying sectors of mutual interest and creating tangible opportunities for cooperation between businesses and institutions in both countries. 

Particular emphasis was placed on investment, innovation, education, healthcare and technology, as well as Cyprus’ potential to serve as a gateway for Australian companies seeking access to European and regional markets. 

The participants also discussed the further activation of the Cyprus-Australia Business Association and the possibility of organising a future business mission to Australia, with a view to facilitating targeted business-to-business contacts and exploring new trade and investment opportunities. 

Keve said it remained committed to working closely with the Australian High Commission and the Cyprus-Australia Business Association to bring the two business communities closer and translate the strong ties between Cyprus and Australia into practical economic cooperation.