Limassol, Cyprus. The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) said Cyprus Market Access Day (MAD) 2026 is important for strengthening the internationalisation of Cypriot enterprises and improving access to global markets.
Event focus and organisers
Keve said the event underscored the need for practical support and targeted guidance to help businesses expand internationally and navigate trade barriers. The event took place on Thursday in Limassol and was organised by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry and the European Commission DG Trade and Economic Security, in close cooperation with Keve and the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evel).
Keve president on trade and EU agreements
Addressing the event, Keve president Stavros Stavrou said that for a small and open economy such as Cyprus, international trade engagement is a necessity and a key pillar of growth and resilience. He also highlighted European trade policy as a framework of stability and predictability, saying the value of EU trade agreements depends on how effectively they are used in practice, particularly by small and medium-sized enterprises.
Limassol chamber and minister remarks
Welcoming participants, Evel president Andreas Tsouloftas said Limassol plays a pivotal role in outward-oriented economic development and cited a need to enhance information, guidance and the use of available European tools for businesses seeking new markets amid growing international challenges. In his address, Trade Minister Michael Damianos stressed the importance of close cooperation between the state, European institutions and the business community, and said initiatives such as Market Access Day bring European trade policy closer to businesses.
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