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Saudi Arabia, Cyprus Eye Economic Integration to Absorb Geopolitical Shocks

Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qasabi meets with his Cypriot counterpart in Riyadh (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qasabi meets with his Cypriot counterpart in Riyadh (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Cyprus Eye Economic Integration to Absorb Geopolitical Shocks

Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qasabi meets with his Cypriot counterpart in Riyadh (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qasabi meets with his Cypriot counterpart in Riyadh (SPA)

The visit of Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday raised the bar of expectations for the two countries enhancing strategic cooperation. This comes when geopolitical developments are emerging due to the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Economists stressed that available opportunities are enough to constitute a required integration for the economies of the two countries.

Saudi oil giant Aramco has intentions to launch oil and gas investments in the exclusive economic zone of Cyprus.

The Cypriot president’s visit to the Kingdom enhances the development of bilateral relations after the conclusion of previous agreements to avoid double taxation and launch the executive program between Saudi Arabia’s General Civil Aviation Authority and the Cypriot Ministry of Transport.

Moreover, the interests of the two countries intersect with geopolitical dimensions related to security and stability in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean regions.

“The second visit of the Cypriot president to the Kingdom confirms the two countries’ determination to advance joint relations to the stage of qualitative partnership,” Fadl Al-Buainain, member of the Saudi Shura Council, told Asharq Al-Awsat.

Al-Buainain added that Saudi Arabia and Cyprus support investing in available opportunities and perhaps creating joint mega-projects that deepen the joint economic relations, which is the main base for building reliable and sustainable political ties.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund may be one of the main players in the joint investment relations between the two countries, noted Al-Buainain.

This aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its declared investment objectives.

Al-Buainain said the Cypriot president’s visit deepens joint bilateral relations in various fields, activates agreements signed in the first visit, and concludes new economic partnerships.

According to Al-Buainain, Cyprus is part of the European common market, and this gives a strategic dimension to Saudi investments, especially in the oil and gas sector and trade in general, where direct access to European markets is considered an added value to various Saudi investments.

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Saudi EXIM Hosts Global Risk Experts Meeting in Riyadh

The event gathered specialists from 47 organizations from 33 countries; it served as a platform for discussing strategies, partnerships, and innovative solutions. - SPA
The event gathered specialists from 47 organizations from 33 countries; it served as a platform for discussing strategies, partnerships, and innovative solutions. - SPA
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Saudi EXIM Hosts Global Risk Experts Meeting in Riyadh

The event gathered specialists from 47 organizations from 33 countries; it served as a platform for discussing strategies, partnerships, and innovative solutions. - SPA
The event gathered specialists from 47 organizations from 33 countries; it served as a platform for discussing strategies, partnerships, and innovative solutions. - SPA

The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) hosted the Berne Union's Country Risk Specialist Meeting, providing a platform for experts and thought leaders in risk management from the export credit community.
At the meeting, which took place from November 19 to 21 in Riyadh, the attendees exchanged best practices to better protect the industry amid shifting global dynamics.
According to a statement issued by the Saudi EXIM on Saturday, the event gathered specialists from 47 organizations from 33 countries; it served as a platform for discussing strategies, partnerships, and innovative solutions.
By strengthening institutional resilience, the industry is ready to turn global economic challenges into opportunities for economic prosperity, said the statement, adding that it played a crucial role in advancing global trade, strengthening international cooperation, and developing credit solutions that empower export activities while controlling risk, SPA reported.
According to the statement, discussions centered on critical risks impacting international trade and the global economy, such as debt sustainability and geopolitical tensions, along with innovative approaches to risk modelling. Participants also explored the global shifts in infrastructure, energy and critical minerals sectors, and were given an overview of Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Strategy, which focuses on economic diversification through investments, developing new sectors, and promoting local industries.
In his opening remarks, Saudi EXIM CEO Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalb said the meeting is an ideal platform to address risks impacting global economic decision making.
He stated: "Through such meetings, we can turn challenges into strategic opportunities and enhance our resilience in an ever-changing world. At Saudi EXIM, we remain committed to enabling companies by offering expert financial and non-financial solutions to navigate risks effectively."
He also said that "at Saudi EXIM, we place great emphasis on risk management. In alignment with the main objective of this meeting, I am pleased to announce the completion of our independent country risk model, which is supported by advanced modelling tools and machine learning. This model will provide country ratings and predictions of default risks. We look forward to collaborating with our partners in other export credit agencies to exchange knowledge and expertise, and to strengthening our risk management functions with greater responsibility and effectiveness."
Associate Director at Berne Union Eve Hall said: "The global risk landscape today is highly volatile and highly interconnected. As we navigate our way around the ongoing transformations connected to energy transition and shifting industrial strategies, the traditional concept of 'country risk' is becoming increasingly complex. Our industry excels at understanding, quantifying and pricing these risks, and by bringing together this community of experts for technical exchange the Berne Union is able to help support the development of the industry as a whole. The initiatives announced by our colleagues at Saudi EXIM, making use of new technology in risk analysis, provide a fantastic example of where collaboration in this field can be effectively applied."
The statement disclosed that Saudi EXIM's membership in Berne represents a significant strategic step, and is consistent with the Kingdom's commitment to expanding collaboration and integration in the global economy.
This is achieved by building partnerships with leading institutions to address the challenges facing the export credit sector. It also aligns with the bank's goal of developing the export of national products and services through partnerships with national and international financial and funding organizations.
Berne Union works with global trade organizations to encourage the adoption of best practices in export credit insurance, and to cooperate in maintaining the stability of global trade.
Saudi EXIM, a development bank under the National Development Fund, contributes to diversifying the Kingdom's economic base by improving the efficiency of non-oil export ecosystems, bridging financial gaps, and minimizing export risks. This plays a role in helping the non-oil national economy grow, in line with Vision 2030.