The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) successfully hosted the Cyprus–Malta Business Forum & B2B Meetings, bringing together a distinguished delegation of Maltese business leaders and representatives of the Cypriot business community to explore new opportunities for trade, investment, innovation and cross-border collaboration.
As noted in a relevant announcement by the CCCI, the Forum was held in the presence of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Kyriakos Iordanou.
The initiative forms part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Cyprus’s international business partnerships and support the internationalisation of Cypriot enterprises.
The Forum, organised in cooperation with The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry and the Cyprus-Malta Business Association, provided a valuable platform for meaningful dialogue between businesses from both countries and for identifying new commercial opportunities across a broad range of sectors. As part of the programme, Invest Cyprus also delivered a presentation to participants.
Welcoming participants, the President of CCCI emphasised the enduring friendship and strong economic ties between Cyprus and Malta. As two dynamic island economies and Member States of the European Union, Cyprus and Malta share many common characteristics, including highly internationalised business sectors, strategic geographical locations and a long-standing commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation and economic openness.
In his remarks, Stavrou highlighted that, in an increasingly competitive and interconnected global economy, countries such as Cyprus and Malta must continue to look outward and build strategic partnerships that enhance competitiveness and create new opportunities for growth. He stressed that, while both countries may be small in size, they possess significant strengths in expertise, agility, connectivity and highly skilled human capital, enabling them to serve as regional hubs linking Europe with neighbouring markets.
As part of the programme, participants received an overview of Malta’s economic landscape and business environment from Mark Bajada, Deputy President of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry. He highlighted Malta’s strong economic performance, resilient labour market and growing reputation as a centre for technology, digital innovation, advanced manufacturing, financial services, aviation, maritime activities, pharmaceuticals and tourism.
The presentation also highlighted the important role played by The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, which has represented Malta’s business community since 1848 and remains one of the country’s leading business organisations.
Through its extensive international engagement and participation in major European and global business networks, the Chamber continues to promote internationalisation and support the expansion of Maltese enterprises into international markets.
Emphasis was placed on the complementary strengths of the two economies. Malta’s established position in the Central Mediterranean and Cyprus’s role as a gateway to the Eastern Mediterranean and the wider Middle East create significant opportunities for companies from both countries to collaborate, invest jointly and expand into new international markets. The respective advantages of the two countries can be leveraged collectively to generate mutual economic benefits and strengthen regional business connectivity.
The Forum brought together companies operating across a diverse range of sectors, including technology, fintech, financial and professional services, health technology, AgriTech, food manufacturing and cyber resilience. Discussions focused on identifying synergies, forging strategic alliances and exploring practical opportunities for business cooperation, investment partnerships and knowledge exchange.
A central element of the Forum was the programme of dedicated B2B meetings between Cypriot and Maltese companies. These meetings enabled participants to establish direct business contacts, discuss potential collaborations and assess opportunities for commercial partnerships. The Chamber encouraged businesses to build on these exchanges by developing concrete projects and long-term cooperation initiatives capable of delivering tangible economic value for both countries.
CCCI believes that stronger economic ties between Cyprus and Malta can contribute significantly to increasing trade flows, encouraging investment, fostering innovation and creating new opportunities for business growth. The Chamber remains committed to facilitating international business engagement and supporting initiatives that enable Cypriot enterprises to access new markets and establish strategic partnerships.
Concluding the Forum, participants expressed optimism about the future of Cyprus-Malta economic relations and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining an active and meaningful business dialogue beyond the event itself. Ultimately, the Forum’s success will be reflected in the new partnerships, investments and commercial opportunities that emerge from the connections established during the day.
