Mumbai, August 26, 2025 – The World Trade Center Mumbai (WTC Mumbai), in collaboration with WTC Cyprus and Invest Cyprus, successfully hosted an insightful webinar that explored and promoted business and investment opportunities in Cyprus for Indian entrepreneurs and companies.
Ms. Priya Pansare, Director of Trade and Investment Promotion, WTC Mumbai, welcomed the participants and underlined India’s commitment to partnering with global economies for new opportunities and mutual growth.
On behalf of Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, WTC Mumbai, Ms. Priya Pansare, conveyed his formal greetings to all dignitaries and participants. Dr. Kalantri reaffirmed through his message WTC Mumbai’s commitment to fostering international trade and economic cooperation.
Mr. Antony Georgakis, Head of Operations, WTC Cyprus, highlighted the long-standing mission of World Trade Centers in bringing businesses together and strengthening cross-border collaborations.
Mr. Marios Tannousis, CEO, Invest Cyprus, delivered a detailed overview of the investment landscape in Cyprus. The webinar emphasized Cyprus’s strategic geographic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa and highlighted its advantages as an EU member country with a business-friendly regulatory environment, competitive tax structure, and robust infrastructure.Invest Cyprus presented key sectors driving the Cyprus economy, including technology, shipping, tourism, artificial intelligence, education, renewable energy, and financial services.
Importantly, Cyprus is emerging as a premier destination for startups and MSMEs from India looking to expand into European and neighbouring markets. The session offered detailed insights into the streamlined setup procedures, government incentives, digital visa policies, and strong bilateral ties strengthened by the recent historic visit of India’s Prime Minister to Cyprus.
Ms. Marel Ioannou, Assistant Manager – Luxury Weddings & Special Events at Melco Resorts & Entertainment, showcased the City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol – Europe’s largest integrated casino resort. She highlighted the immense potential of Cyprus for Indian weddings, luxury tourism, and MICE events.
It was an interactive webinar that attracted over 60 participants from both nations. The dialogue centered around technology, innovation, tourism, artificial intelligence, and other emerging sectors, exploring opportunities for collaboration.
WTC Mumbai reaffirmed its role as a key platform for bridging Indian businesses with global markets, encouraging enterprises to leverage Cyprus as a gateway for European expansion and new ventures.