Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responsible for Extroversion and Economic Diplomacy, Harry Theoharis, paid a two-day visit to Cyprus on 14-15 September 2026, with a programme of successive high-level meetings.
The central focus of Mr. Theoharis’ contacts in Cyprus was economic cooperation with Greece, as well as the joint course of the two countries in international markets more broadly.
Capturing both the general character and the substance of this mission, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs noted first of all: “My visit to Cyprus was more than a series of meetings. It was an opportunity to confirm in practice the strength of a relationship that has deep roots, but also a future with great potential. Because this is what is required: to move from good relations to more joint initiatives, from intentions to concrete projects, and from cooperation to investments that create growth and jobs. Greece and Cyprus can take the next step. With more investment, more extroversion, more opportunities and, above all, more work. This is our common future.”
As regards the programme of Mr. Harry Theoharis’ two-day visit to Cyprus, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs had the opportunity to hold extensive discussions with the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus, Michalis Damianos, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, as well as with the leadership of Invest Cyprus.
Also important were Mr. Theoharis’ meetings with the business community of Cyprus — more specifically, with the President of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KEBE), the President of the Cyprus-Greece Business Association, and representatives of the Association of Greek Entrepreneurs in Cyprus.
The common basis of all the talks was the analysis of opportunities and challenges towards the shared goal of economic extroversion, but above all what the next steps will be regarding the strategic partnerships between Greece and Cyprus in vital sectors such as exports to third countries, energy, etc.
In addition to the above meetings and his participation in events related to his specific responsibilities as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responsible for Extroversion and Economic Diplomacy, Mr. Harry Theoharis also held talks with the Archbishop of Nea Justiniana and All Cyprus, His Beatitude Georgios. Mr. Theoharis stressed: “I had the special honour of meeting Archbishop Georgios and discussing the enduring bond between Greece and Cyprus, as well as the role of the Church in society.”
Finally, Mr. Theoharis paid tribute at the Imprisoned Graves and at the Tomb of Makedonitissa.
