Source: cyprus-mail
The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) recently met with India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus Shri Manish to discuss areas of mutual interest.
According to an announcement from the association, the focus of the meeting fell on how to deepen cooperation between the two countries in the fields of technology and innovation.
A key part of the discussion was a business mission to India scheduled for May, in which CITEA president George Malekkos is due to take part. The visit is aimed at strengthening business ties, exploring new opportunities for the association’s members and, at the same time, promoting Cyprus as an emerging technology hub in the region.
The talks also touched on the long-standing shortage of specialised human capital facing companies in the technology sector.
In that context, the two sides examined possible ways to address the challenge, including closer cooperation with India to attract talent, measures to facilitate employment procedures for highly skilled professionals, and the development of joint education and training initiatives.
Malekkos said India is one of the world’s leading centres for technology and innovation and added that stronger ties could create meaningful opportunities for Cypriot businesses. He described the upcoming business mission as an important step in that direction, saying it would further reinforce links between the two ecosystems.
CITEA said it was satisfied with what it described as a positive and constructive discussion and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting initiatives that support and strengthen Cyprus’ technology ecosystem.
At the same time, the association said it remains focused on backing its members through targeted initiatives, solutions and collaborations that respond to the sector’s changing challenges, with the aim of strengthening competitiveness and supporting sustainable growth.