This working meeting brought together business leaders who aim to develop business cooperation between Cyprus and MENA countries. Together with experts, the participants discussed the prospects for strengthening existing ties and creating new ones, as well as an opportunity to create a permanent operating platform for new acquaintances and joint projects discussions.

Panelists: Abdelaziz Ghellal, Director, Galleon Shipping, Algeria. Representative of the African Union, which unites 55 African countries; Odysseas Melikides, CEO, M. Target Group, an active participant in the Crans Montana Africa Forum, Chairman of the Cyprus-Africa Business Development Committee; Chrysilios Pelekanos, Partner, Deputy Executive Director of PwC (Cyprus), Vice President of the Cyprus-Saudi Arabia Business Association.

The moderated discussion aimed to exchange views on the prospects for business cooperation between Cyprus and the countries of the Middle East and Northern Africa. Participants also discussed a possibility to organise a meeting on African business development during the next BEST INVEST Congress (29-30 May 2023) or the possibility to devote one of the working days of this event to investment opportunities in MENA countries.

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