The Ambassador of Cuba to the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Angel Gustavo Suarez Cordero, attended the "Diplomacy meets Business" series, on this occasion dedicated to "Science, Technology and Innovation for Business and Government", at the Zest Restaurant in Pinakothiki, as part of the Economic Diplomacy actions implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The opening speech was given by Stavros Stavrou, President of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Kyriacos Kouros, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus.
Keynote speakers were Mr. Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist, President of the Research and Innovation Foundation, Dr. Yiorgos Chrysanthou, Director General of CYENS and Professor of the Department of Informatics at the University of Cyprus and Dr. Vasilis Tsakalos, Director of Research and Technical Support - DiGiNN Coordinator of the Cyprus Institute. All of them agreed on the opportunities that are opening up from Cyprus to advance in this field that corresponds to the future of humanity.
During the meeting, the possibility of cooperation between Cypriot and Cuban institutions was recognised, mainly in the area of biotechnology and health (EmbaCuba Cyprus).