“Market Access Day is a dedicated outreach event designed to bring European Union (EU) trade policy closer to businesses,” Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Michael Damianos, said in his address at the event.
Taking place in Limassol on Thursday, the event, organised by the Energy Ministry, in cooperation with the European Commission’s DG Trade & Economic Security and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI),was held at the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EVEL).
According to the organisers, the Cyprus Market Access Day 2026 was held for the first time on the island and focused on helping Cypriot businesses better understand EU trade policy, make practical use of Free Trade Agreements, and access European Commission tools aimed at removing trade barriers and supporting exports.
It also provided a platform for the exchange of experience and best practices among companies already active abroad, while targeting businesses looking to enter markets outside Cyprus.
The happening was addressed to export-oriented firms, companies considering international expansion, and business executives seeking more practical guidance on EU trade tools and procedures.
The event, as Damiano pointed out in his address, “creates a structured space where companies can learn about market access opportunities and challenges, receive practical guidance on exporting outside the EU and engage directly with experts from the European Commission and national authorities.”
He also noted that Market Access Day offers the “opportunity for businesses to raise concerns, ask practical questions and better understand how EU trade instruments can support their international activities.”
“Market Access Day offers far more than an introduction to available tools – it provides a unique platform for direct dialogue, practical guidance and the exchange of experience,” the Minister noted, adding that “businesses gain first‑hand insights into real market challenges, learn how to address trade barriers and engage directly with European and national experts.”
Damianos also stressed the importance of the presence of Denis Redonnet, Deputy Director‑General for Trade and Economic Security and Chief Trade Enforcement Officer of the European Commission. “We are truly honoured to have him with us,” he said and added that “his participation underlines the strong commitment of the European Commission to market access, to fair and rules‑based trade, and to maintaining close dialogue with member states and the business community.”
