On Friday, 17 April ’26, the Cyprus Chamber & Industry (KEVE) released a statement highlighting the importance of the Cyprus Market Access Day (MAD) ’26. This was about strengthening the internationalisation of Cypriot enterprises and improving access to global markets.
The chamber added that the event demonstrated the importance of practical support & targeted guidance. The aim is to help businesses expand internationally & navigate trade barriers.
The referred event took place on Thursday, 16 April, in Limassol. It was organised by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry in partnership with the European Commission’s DG Trade and Economic Security. They all worked in close cooperation with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Keve), besides the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Evel).
In his address, the president of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Stavros Stavrou, stressed that for a small & open economy such as Cyprus, international trade engagement is needed. It’s a key pillar for growth & resilience.
Stavrou added that international trade activity among businesses is a necessity and a fundamental pillar of growth. It’s also a resilience for a small & open economy such as Cyprus.
Stavrou went on to highlight the importance of European trade policies as a framework for stability and predictability. He stressed that its real value lies in how effectively EU trade agreements are used in practice. This was particularly so for small & medium-sized enterprises.
Stavrou of the chamber added that the real value of EU trade agreements is judged by the extent to which they can be effectively used in practice, especially by SMEs.
Welcoming participants, the president of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Andreas Tsouloftas, said that Limassol plays a pivotal role in outward-orientated economic development.
The chamber added that there is a strong need to enhance information, guidance & the use of available European tools to help businesses penetrate new markets. This effort is despite the growing challenges of the international environment.
