Cyprus hosts investment forum in London

On February 26, the international investment conference 'Investing in Cyprus: Risk, returns and FDI flows in the innovation corridor' was held at Bracken House in London. The event was organized by Invest Cyprus in partnership with FT Locations. Deputy Minister to the President, Irene Piki, represented the government, emphasizing commitments to speed, certainty, and transparency for investors. Attendees included fund managers, institutional investors, and corporate executives. Officials presented Cyprus as a strategic European platform for regional investment amid geopolitical challenges. The government highlighted a 3.4% economic growth rate for 2024, with projections of 4.5% by late 2025. Furthermore, authorities noted that the country has returned to 'A' investment grade status from major rating agencies. Additional economic data cited includes public debt falling below 60% of GDP and an unemployment rate below 5%.