On 3 March 2026, the Technical Committee on Economic and Commercial Matters brought together women and men in business from across Cyprus for an event aimed at strengthening professional connections and promoting women’s empowerment in the workplace.
The event, entitled “Connecting Businesswomen: Empowering Women, Creating Opportunities,” featured engaging panel discussions and cross-island networking opportunities for participants representing a range of sectors, including advisory services, tourism, coffee manufacturing, and retail.
Through a combination of personal stories and practical examples from the business world, panelists shared experiences of resilience, leadership and entrepreneurship, while highlighting concrete company practices that help advance gender equality in the workplace. The discussions encouraged participants to reflect on how businesses can play a role in creating more inclusive professional environments and expanding opportunities for women.
Beyond the panels, the event provided a valuable space for dialogue and networking among economic actors from across the island. Participants exchanged views on challenges and opportunities in the business sector and explored ways to strengthen cooperation.
The Secretary-General, in his last report on his mission of good offices (S/2026/9), said that he remained committed to maintaining contact and dialogue, in search of a path towards a peaceful settlement on the island. The Secretary-General has welcomed the commitment shown in the past year to sustain engagement, notwithstanding this being the longest gap in active negotiations in the history of the Cyprus peace process. The special political mission in Cyprus and the Secretary-General's own good offices continue to remain at the disposal of the parties to the Cyprus issue.
