Speaking at the Cyprus-India Business Forum, Invest Cyprus President Evgenios Evgeniou highlighted the advantages of Cyprus as an investment destination, while also expressing the organisation’s readiness to provide every possible support to investors.
The Chairman highlighted that “Cyprus offers something of growing value: a stable launchpad for both European and regional operations, underpinned by strong institutions and consistent policymaking.”
"On behalf of Invest Cyprus I would like to welcome you to today’s business forum.
Invest Cyprus is the national investment authority and has three key responsibilities.
To provide information to prospective investors.
To facilitate your journey to investing or relocating to Cyprus.
And to continue to be your single point of contact in Cyprus.
Investors today are reallocating toward stability, regulatory credibility and jurisdictions that offer long-term structural growth and predictable governance.
It is in this context that Cyprus should be viewed.
Not as a small market, but as a strategic European platform with regional relevance.
Cyprus is an EU member state within the eurozone, providing full access to the EU Single Market
It’s a common law jurisdiction, aligned with EU regulation, a unique combination.
It’s a trusted partner in a geopolitically complex region, connecting Europe, the Middle East and Asia through stability, cooperation and long-established relationships.
In a nutshell Cyprus offers something increasingly valuable:
a stable launchpad for both European and regional engagement, underpinned by strong institutions and consistent policy behaviour.
It is for this reason that companies from across the Middle East and from India, are establishing a strong presence in Cyprus to scale into the EU and western firms are expanding their footprint to serve the broader regional market.
Cyprus combines local and international talent with high quality of life.
It’s a safe, open and welcoming society.
In fact, investors tell us that Cyprus is an integral part of their talent proposition, supporting local and international recruitment and retention.
And Cyprus is not standing still.
We are building a future-focused economy on a credible, investable foundation, defined by fiscal discipline, strengthened institutions, and a deliberate strategy to attract long-term foreign direct investment.
Our economic performance is no coincidence. Over the past four years, Cyprus has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing economies in the European Union.
In the first quarter of 2026, growth reached approximately 3%, three times the EU average.
Cyprus maintains a strong A-grade credit rating across all major international agencies, reflecting fiscal discipline, economic resilience, and sustained investor confidence.
Foreign direct investment continues to play a critical role, with annual FDI flows contributing approximately 3.3% of GDP.
Landmark investments across financial services, tourism, healthcare, and technology are actively reshaping the Cypriot economy.
Innovation is central to our growth model. Cyprus is home to over 800 technology companies, with the tech sector contributing approximately 14% of GDP.
Regulatory innovation initiatives, including sandboxes and forthcoming AI frameworks, further strengthen our competitiveness.
Cyprus is a Stable Country with Perspective, A European Hub with a Global Outlook.
Anchored in the EU and shaped by an onshore, rule-based framework, it enables Indian companies to access the EU market and to operate with confidence, safety and predictability in the wider middle east region.
At Invest Cyprus we stand ready to provide all the support that you may need and to welcome you to Cyprus.
I wish you a fruitful forum and bilateral meetings."
