Press Release
Invest Cyprus participated yesterday, 19 March 2026, in New York in a breakfast roundtable event organised in collaboration with FT Locations and fDi Intelligence, marking the second event in the series following the launch of the collaboration in London last month. The discussion focused on where international capital is currently flowing, and why the Eastern Mediterranean is attracting steadily growing investor interest during the current geopolitical and digital transition.
The event, titled “Capital, Returns & FDI: Investing in Europe’s Growth Markets”, brought together investors, business leaders and policy makers. The discussions were conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
The discussions covered a broad range of topics, including which sectors are emerging as investment opportunities, how risk and long-term value are being assessed, and which European markets offer a genuine competitive advantage. Cyprus played a central role throughout the discussion, as its European identity, legal system, dynamic growth in the technology sector and geographic position at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa make it a credible proposition for any investor seeking a sustainable regional base.
Continuing the momentum
Yesterday’s event forms part of the series of initiatives undertaken by President Christodoulides, who in April 2025 visited New York, Houston and San Francisco with the aim of attracting investments.
Evgenios Evgeniou, Chairman of Invest Cyprus, stated: “Investors today are not only looking for high returns. They are seeking resilience, legal certainty and strategic access to markets with strong prospects. Cyprus offers all three. Today’s discussion confirmed that the international investment community is following Cyprus’ progress and the opportunities emerging here with particular interest.”
Jacopo Dettoni, moderator and Editor of fDi Intelligence, added: “Geopolitical tensions are on the minds of many investors at the moment. However, those who invest professionally, whether large companies or major private portfolios, operate with a long-term horizon that goes beyond the current news cycle. Structural trends such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence, energy security and the quality of governance are factors that will shape investment decisions in the years ahead. In this context, Cyprus is well positioned to claim its place on the map, capture investor interest and present a positive outlook for the coming decade.”
