Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Safe Bulkers head Polys Hajioannou, along with members of the Cypriot government and other distinguished members of the business community, rang the ‘Closing Bell’ on Friday at the New York Stock Exchange.
NYSE flew the Cypriot flag together with the US and Safe Bulkers flags on Wall Street and issued special commemorative medals for the occasion.
Welcome remarks were given by NYSE Chief Development Officer, Chris Taylor.
Hajioannou, who is the CEO, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers, said “we are proud to celebrate, the 10-year relocation of our headquarters in the Republic of Cyprus by ringing together with H.E. President Christodoulides the closing bell at New York Stock Exchange within the context of the 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum, taking place today, Friday, April 4th, 2025, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.”
The event was broadcasted live on major news stations in the United States and abroad to an audience of millions of viewers worldwide. More than 150 million people watch the NYSE Bell Ceremonies.