Cyprus And Kazakhstan Step Up Business Cooperation After Presidential Visit

by News Editor

August 28, 2026

Cyprus and Kazakhstan are seeking to expand economic and business cooperation following President Nikos Christodoulides’ official visit to Astana in June, the first visit by a Cypriot president to Kazakhstan.

The two countries see opportunities for closer commercial ties, with Cyprus offering access to the EU and eurozone markets and Kazakhstan serving as a major economic and transport hub in Central Asia.

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Shipping, Energy And Technology Among Key Areas

According to the Presidency, the two sides identified prospects for cooperation in shipping, transport, energy, technology, cybersecurity, healthcare and tourism. Both governments also see potential for developing projects that could produce concrete results for businesses in the two markets.

Cyprus’ position within the EU and its eurozone membership could support access to European markets, while Kazakhstan’s geographic position offers opportunities for Cypriot companies seeking to expand in Central Asia.

First Presidential Visit To Kazakhstan

Christodoulides’ trip to Astana in early June was the first official visit by a president of Cyprus to Kazakhstan. The Presidency said the visit created a more structured framework for bilateral economic and business cooperation.

Beyond trade and investment, the two countries also reaffirmed their political ties. The Presidency highlighted Kazakhstan’s support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, in line with the UN Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions.

Kazakhstan Awards State Distinction To Christodoulides

During the visit, Christodoulides received Kazakhstan’s Order of Friendship, which the Presidency described as the country’s highest state distinction.

The award was presented as recognition of the existing bilateral relationship and the two countries’ intention to deepen cooperation further.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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