Cyprus's Georgiades Says Country Must Continue Reforms

The transcript discusses Cyprus's economic reforms, market access, and bond issuance since 2014. It highlights the country's efforts to regain investment grade status and the impact of bond yields. The discussion also covers the improved liquidity of Cypriot banks post-bailout and their reduced need for external financing. Additionally, the potential economic benefits of Cyprus's unification and the opening of new investment opportunities are explored.

What has Cyprus achieved since 2014 in terms of market access?

• Issued short-term bonds

• Re-established market access and issued long-term bonds

• Reduced fiscal deficit

• Increased foreign investments

How do Cyprus's bond yields compare to the Eurozone?

• Higher than the Eurozone average

• Lower than the Eurozone average

• Equal to the Eurozone average

• Not comparable to the Eurozone

What is the potential impact of Cyprus regaining investment grade status?

• Increase in bond yields

• Eligibility for ECB bond buying program

• Decrease in foreign investments

• Higher inflation rates

What percentage of liquidity assistance have Cypriot banks repaid?

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

• 80%

What is the government's top priority regarding Cyprus's future?

• Improving tourism

• Reducing public debt

• Achieving unification

• Increasing foreign investments