Cyprus and Ethiopia moved to deepen business ties at the recently-held Ethio–Cyprus Investment Forum 2026 in Nicosia.

The event saw investors, officials and business leaders discussing opportunities across sectors, ranging from agribusiness and energy to shipping, tourism and financial services.

The high-level forum was organised by the Embassy of Ethiopia to Cyprus in collaboration with the Honorary Consul of Ethiopia to Cyprus, on March 13, bringing together entrepreneurs, diplomats, institutional representatives and senior government officials from both countries.

Participants examined prospects for cooperation in agribusiness, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, energy and renewable resources, information and communication technologies, tourism and hospitality, infrastructure and construction, shipping and maritime services, as well as financial and professional services.

Opening remarks were delivered by Harry Anagnostaras-Adams, Honorary Consul of Ethiopia to Cyprus, followed by addresses from Ethiopian Ambassador to Cyprus Demitu Hambisa Bonsa and Stelios Makriyiannis, head of the Africa Department at Cyprus’ foreign ministry.

During the event, representatives of the Ethiopian Investment Commission set out the country’s investment priorities, focusing on strategic sectors, reforms and incentives designed to attract international investors.

That presentation was followed by a panel discussion between Ethiopian and Cypriot stakeholders, which turned attention to more concrete partnership and collaboration opportunities.

The forum marked another step in efforts to strengthen diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between the two countries, while also opening fresh channels for trade, investment and wider business cooperation.

Anagnostaras-Adams said the forum reflected a shared commitment to stronger ties between Ethiopia and Cyprus.

By bringing together the business communities and institutional stakeholders of both countries, he said, the event was helping pave the way for “meaningful partnerships, sustainable investment, and long-term economic cooperation” that would benefit both sides on the basis of mutual respect and common interests.

Enquiries can be directed to the Office of the Ethiopian Honorary Consul to Cyprus, attention Yiannos Georgiades.