Cyprus seeks closer investment links with Greece as Japan visit broadens cooperation
Invest Cyprus urged closer cooperation with Greece, Cyprus concluded ministerial talks in Japan, and Bank of Cyprus received 14 digital banking awards.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Invest Cyprus has called for closer investment and innovation links between Cyprus and Greece, saying stronger cooperation could help smaller ecosystems attract more international capital and expand their global reach.
Investment and innovation cooperation
Speaking at the BiG Innovation Forum, Invest Cyprus chief executive Marios Tannousis outlined Cyprus’ approach to attracting innovative companies and investment, with particular emphasis on the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors.
Tannousis said stronger synergies between Cyprus and Greece could help the two countries build scale, increase their international visibility and improve access to global investors.
The wider discussion focused on innovation, investment and opportunities for smaller, agile ecosystems, including ways to mobilise more institutional capital and strengthen investment ecosystems.
Foreign minister concludes Japan visit
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos concluded a working visit to Japan with political, business and academic meetings, as Cyprus seeks to broaden cooperation with Tokyo beyond traditional diplomatic ties.
The visit followed Kombos’ talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, maritime connectivity, shipping and higher education.
According to the Japanese Foreign Ministry, the meeting lasted around 50 minutes. Motegi described Cyprus as an important partner that shares fundamental values with Japan.
Motegi also thanked Cyprus for helping evacuate Japanese nationals from Lebanon in 2024. Both ministers highlighted their countries’ common interests as maritime nations and the importance of maintaining the international maritime order.
Bank of Cyprus receives digital banking awards
Bank of Cyprus (BoC) received 14 awards at the 2026 World’s Best Digital Bank Awards, organised by Global Finance magazine, a significant increase in its total number of distinctions compared with the same awards programme in 2025.
The bank maintained its leading position at European level, winning two regional awards for Western Europe while also securing three additional awards at local level.
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