05/10/2026
The President of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Stavros Stavrou, and the Secretary General, Mr Philokypros Roussounides, welcomed H.E. Ms Emily Pugin, Australian High Commissioner to Cyprus, together with Mr Marios Siammas, Policy & Public Diplomacy Manager at the Australian High Commission, Mr Marios Tannousis, CEO of Invest Cyprus, Mr Christos Vasiliou, President of the Cyprus–Australia Business Association, Mr George Georgiou, Mr Michael Koutrouzas and Mr Peter Kitas, representatives of the Cypriot-Australian business community.
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.
CCCI remains 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.
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