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Cyprus is a member of the United Nations[1] along with most of its agencies as well as the Commonwealth of Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Council of Europe. In addition, the country has signed the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Agreement (MIGA). Cyprus has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and in the second half of the 2012 it held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.[2]

Non-alignment[]

Cyprus has historically followed a non-aligned foreign policy, although it increasingly identifies with the West in its cultural affinities and trade patterns, and maintains close relations with the European Union, Greece, Armenia, Lebanon, and Russia.

Cyprus former President Makarios III at a state visit in Munich with the German Chancellor in 1962
Foreign Ministers of the European Union countries in Limassol during Cyprus Presidency of the EU in 2012

The prime originator of Cypriot non-alignment was Archbishop of Cyprus Makarios III, the first President (1960–1977) of the independent republic of Cyprus. Prior to independence, Makarios - by virtue of his post as Archbishop of Cyprus and head of the Cypriot Orthodox Church - was the , or de facto leader of the community. A highly influential figure well before independence, he participated in the 1955 Bandung Conference. After independence, Makarios took part in the 1961 founding meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade.

Cyprus representations abroad
  resident embassy
  non-resident embassy
  diplomatic relations only, but no mission

  states that don't recognise the Republic of Cyprus

Reasons for this neutrality may lie in the extreme pressures exerted on the infant Republic by its larger neighbours, Turkey and Greece. Intercommunal rivalries and movements for union with Greece or partial union with Turkey may have persuaded Makarios to steer clear of close affiliation with either side. In any case Cyprus became a high-profile member of the Non-Aligned Movement and retained its membership until its entry into the European Union in 2004. At the non-governmental level, Cyprus has also been a member of the popular extension of the Non-Aligned Movement, the hosting several high-level meetings.

Immediately after the 1974 Greek-sponsored coup d'état and the Turkish invasion, Makarios secured international recognition of his administration as the legitimate government of the whole island. This was disputed only by Turkey, which currently recognizes only the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, established in 1983.

Since the 1974 crisis, the chief aim of the foreign policy of the Republic of Cyprus has been to secure the withdrawal of Turkish forces and the reunification of the island under the most favorable constitutional and territorial settlement possible. This campaign has been pursued primarily through international forums such as the United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement, and in recent years through the European Union.

Bilateral relations[]

Africa[]

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Algeria See Algeria–Cyprus relations
  • Algeria is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Beirut (Lebanon).
  • Cyprus is represented in Algeria through its embassy in Paris (France).
  • Both countries are full members of the Union for the Mediterranean. Relations are normal.[3]
 Botswana February 22, 2005

Diplomatic relations between Botswana and Cyprus were established on February 22, 2005.[4]

 Burundi
  • Burundi is represented in Cyprus by its embassy in Geneva[5] and an honorary consulate in Nicosia.[6]
  • Cyprus is represented in Burundi by its embassy in Doha[7] and an honorary consulate in Bujumbura.[8]
  • Both countries are full members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
 Cape Verde 2000

Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 31, 2000.[9]

 Comoros

Cyprus is represented in Comoros by its embassy in Pretoria.[10]

 Egypt See Cyprus–Egypt relations
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Cairo.
  • Egypt has an embassy in Nicosia.

Egypt is a close ally of Cyprus with whom it shares an oilfield. Egypt Conquered Cyprus many times in both ancient, Medieval and Modern era and it was ruled by Egyptians during many period which added bases of Egyptian culture to the local culture and supported increasing the relationship between both countries for many ages, The relationship between the two countries was also strained in February 1978 when Cypriot National Guardsmen shot dead Egyptian Commandos at Larnaca International Airport when the commandos attempted to intervene in a hostage situation.

 Eswatini
  • Cyprus is represented in Swaziland through its High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa[11] and by an honorary consulate in Mbabane.[12]
  • Swaziland is represented in Cyprus through its High Commission in London.[13]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Gambia December 8, 2000

Both countries established diplomatic relations on December 8, 2000.[14]

 Guinea-Bissau May 21, 2008
 Lesotho 25 February 2004
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 February 2004.[15]
  • Cyprus is represented in Lesotho through its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.[11]
  • Lesotho is represented in Cyprus via parallel accreditation of its embassy in London.[16]
  • Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.
 Libya
 Madagascar
  • Cyprus is represented in Madagascar through its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.[17]
  • Cyprus also has an honorary consulate in Antananarivo.[18]
 Malawi
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 22, 2000.[19]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Mauritania
  • Cyprus is represented in Mauritania by its embassy in Tripoli.[20]
  • Mauritania is represented in Cyprus by its embassy in Rome.[21]
 Mauritius February 1, 2001[22]
  • Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations
  • List of biliteral agreements.[22]
  • Cyprus is represented in Mauritius through its High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa.[23]
 Morocco
  • Cyprus is represented in Morocco through its embassy in Lisbon (Portugal).[24]
  • Morocco is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Athens (Greece) and through 2 honorary consulates in Larnaca and Latsia.[25]
  • Both countries are full members of the Union for the Mediterranean.
 Namibia
  • Cyprus is represented in Namibia through its High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa.[17]
  • Namibia is represented in Cyprus through its High Commission in London, United Kingdom and an honorary consulate in Athens.[26]
 São Tomé and Príncipe

Both countries established diplomatic relations on November 7, 2000.[27]

 Sierra Leone

Both countries established diplomatic relations on November 22, 2000.[28]

 Seychelles
  • Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations
  • List of bilateral agreements.[29]
  • Cyprus is represented in Seychelles through its embassy in Muscat, Oman.[30]
  • Seychelles is represented in Cyprus through its High Commission in London, United Kingdom.[31]
 South Africa December 10, 1993
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on December 10, 1993.[32][33]
  • Cyprus has a High Commission in Pretoria.[17]
  • South Africa is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Athens, Greece.[32]
 Togo

Cyprus is represented in Togo by its embassy in Paris, France.[34]

 Tunisia 1999
 Uganda
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations and have signed an Agreement for Cooperation in the Field of Tourism.[35]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Zambia
  • Cyprus is represented in Zambia by its High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa[36] and an honorary consulate in Lusaka.[36]
  • Zambia is represented in Cyprus by its embassy in Rome, Italy[37] and an honorary consulate in Limassol.[38]
  • Both countries have a bilateral agreement on Air Service between both countries.[39]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Americas[]

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Antigua and Barbuda 21 July 2004
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 22, 2004.[40]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Argentina
 Belize
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 21, 2000.[43]
  • Cyprus is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico.[11]
  • Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Brazil July 21, 1964
  • Diplomatic relations were established on July 21, 1964[44]
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Brasilia.[45]
  • Brazil has an embassy in Nicosia.[46]
 Canada See Canada–Cyprus relations

Canadian bilateral political relations with Cyprus stemmed initially from Cypriot Commonwealth membership at independence in 1960 (that had followed a guerrilla struggle with Britain). These relations quickly expanded in 1964 when Canada became a major troop contributor to UNFICYP. The participation lasted for the next 29 years, during which 50,000 Canadian soldiers served and 28 were killed. In large measure Canadian relations with Cyprus continue to revolve around support for the ongoing efforts of the United Nations, G8 and others to resolve the Island's divided status. Contacts with Cyprus on other issues also take place in international organizations such as the UN, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the Commonwealth of Nations.

  • Canada is accredited to Cyprus from its embassy in Athens, Greece and an honorary consulate in Nicosia.[47]
  • Cyprus has a High Commission in Ottawa and an honorary consulate in Vancouver.[48]
 Colombia January 25, 1966
  • Colombia is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Rome, Italy.
  • Cyprus is represented in Colombia through its embassy in Mexico City, Mexico.

In 2010, both Ministers of Foreign Affairs signed a cooperation agreement regarding tourism and the war on drugs.[49]

 Dominica 2001[50]

Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. A Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Commonwealth of Dominica was signed on the 13 June 2001 in New York[50]

 Guyana May 11, 2011
  • Both countries established diplomatic relation on May 11, 2011.[51]
  • Cyprus is represented in Guyana by its embassy in Brasília, Brazil.[52]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Mexico 21 February 1974 See Cyprus–Mexico relations
  • Cyprus does not have an accreditation to Mexico.
  • Mexico is accredited to Cyprus from its embassy in Athens, Greece and maintains an honorary consulate in Nicosia.[53]
 Panama 1971

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 April 1971.[54]

 Peru 1966
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1966.[55]
  • Cyprus is represented in Peru through its embassy in Brasilia, Brazil.[17]
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2006
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on August 2, 2006.[56]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Suriname 1980

Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 25, 1980.[57]

 Trinidad and Tobago
  • Cyprus is represented in Trinidad and Tobago by its embassy in New York.[58]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 United States See Cyprus–United States relations
Cyprus president Dimitris Christofias and Cyprus first lady with U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Washington, D.C. and a consulate-general in New York City.[59]
  • United States has an embassy in Nicosia.[60]

Asia[]

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Armenia 1991 See Armenia–Cyprus relations
  • Armenia is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Athens (Greece).
  • Cyprus is represented in Armenia through its embassy in Moscow (Russia) and through an honorary consulate in Yerevan.
  • There are over 3,500 people of Armenian descent living in Cyprus.
  • Cyprus was the second country to recognize the Armenian genocide on 24 April 1975.
  • Cyprus Foreign Ministry: list of bilateral treaties with Armenia
 China See China–Cyprus relations
  • China has an embassy in Nicosia.[61]
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Beijing.[62]
 East Timor 2002

Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 12, 2002.[63]

 Georgia 9 July 1993 See Cyprus–Georgia relations
 India See Cyprus–India relations
 Iran 1960s
 Indonesia
  • Diplomatic relations were established on December 4, 1987[66][67]
  • Cyprus is represented in Indonesia through its High Commission in Canberra, Australia.[68]
  • Indonesia is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Rome, Italy.[69]
 Israel 1960 See Cyprus–Israel relations

In the case of Israel, Cyprus has occasionally outwardly backed the Palestinians in the Arab–Israeli conflict, to the annoyance of some in the Israeli government. Cyprus, like over 100 other countries, officially recognizes Palestine as a de facto state.

The island is also host to a number of Palestinian and Lebanese refugees.

Relations between the two countries continued to suffer when Cypriot first lady Antroulla Vasiliou, the wife of the then President George Vasiliou, was declared persona non grata in Israel when a delegation she was leading attempted to meet with Yasser Arafat, who was under house arrest.

Controversy and public outcry arose in the early 2000s, when members of the Cypriot branch of the Greek Orthodox Church were accused of selling church-owned land in the West Bank to Israeli developers, putting Cypriot commitment to the Palestinian cause at question.

The expulsion of two alleged Israeli spies from the island in 1998 also caused tension between the two governments.

The two countries now appear to be on improving terms, there has been coopertation on numerous areas but mostly on agriculture, military and tourism. The Cypriot government has also been reported to be making deals with both Israel and Egypt in exploring for oil off the southern Cyprus coast.

Israeli foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman visited Cyprus at the invitation of his Cypriot counterpart when Netanyahu was in Washington for the direct talks with the Palestinian leader. Lieberman and Cypriot foreign minister Kyprianou have met several times this year in an effort to strengthen relations between their countries.

 Japan 1962-06
  • Cypriot president Makarios made a state visit to Japan in 1970. Subsequently, Cypriot president Spyros Kyprianou visited in 1984 and president George Vasiliou visited in 1989 and 1990.
  • The balance of trade between Cyprus and Japan is heavily weighed in favor of Japan, with Japan exporting automobiles and electrical products and importing clothing and food products.
  • Cyprus is represented in Japan through its non-resident ambassador based in Beijing, China, with an honorary consulate in Tokyo.
  • Japan is represented in Cyprus through its non-resident ambassador based in Athens, Greece, with as an honorary consulate in Limassol.
  • Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of bilateral treaties with Japan
  • Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on relations with Cyprus
 Jordan 1960
 Kazakhstan 1960
 Kyrgyzstan 1992
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on February 20, 1992.[73]
  • Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
 Lebanon 1960
 Maldives 1997
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 November 1997.[75][76]
  • Cyprus is represented in the Maldives by its High Commission in New Delhi, India.[11]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Mongolia December 19, 1973
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on December 19, 1973.[77][78]
  • Cyprus is represented in Mongolia through its embassy in Beijing, China.[17]
  • Mongolia is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria[79]
 North Korea 1991
  • The establishment of diplomatic relations between the North Korea and the Republic of Cyprus started in 1991.[80]
 Oman 1978
 Palestine 1988
  • Cyprus has a representative office in Ramallah.
  • Palestine has an embassy in Nicosia.
  • Both countries are members of the Union for the Mediterranean.
 Qatar 1960 See Cyprus–Qatar relations
 Saudi Arabia 1960 See Cyprus–Saudi Arabia relations
  • Cyprus is represented through its honorary consulate in Jeddah.
  • Saudi Arabia is represented through its embassy in Nicosia.
  • Both countries are members of the United Nations.
  • [25]
 South Korea 28 December 1995[81]
  • The establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Cyprus began on 28 December 1995.
  • The Republic of Cyprus is accredited to the Republic of Korea from its non-resident ambassador based in Canberra (Australia).
  • The Republic of Korea is accredited to Cyprus from its non-resident ambassador based in Athens (Greece) and an honorary consulate in Nicosia.
 Sri Lanka
  • Cyprus is represented in Sri Lanka by its High Commission in New Delhi, India[11] and an honorary consulate in Colombo.[82]
  • Sri Lanka is represented in Cyprus by its embassy in Rome, Italy[83] and an honorary consulate in Larnaca.[84]
  • Both countries have agreed on bilateral treaties in various fields.[85]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Syria
  • Cyprus is accredited to Syria from its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Syria has an embassy in Nicosia.
  • Both countries are members of the Union for the Mediterranean.
 Tajikistan
  • Both countries have a bilateral agreements on Cooperation in the Fields of Public Health and Medical Science.[86]
  • Both countries are full members of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
 Thailand
  • Cyprus is represented in Thailand through its High Commission in New Delhi, India.[87]
  • Thailand is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Rome, Italy.[69]
 Turkey

Turkey does not recognize the government of the Republic of Cyprus, stating that the Republic—as established by the Constitution of 1960—ceased to exist when the intercommunal violence that commenced in December 1963 ended Turkish Cypriot participation in the Cypriot government. The attempted coup in July 1974—engineered by Greek Military Junta—was responded to by Turkey by a full military invasion, which resulted in the northern third of the island being occupied by Turkish military forces. This portion of Cyprus unilaterally declared independence in November 1983 as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which only Turkey recognizes. Turkey refers to the Republic of Cyprus government as "The Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus."

Cyprus takes the view that the TRNC government is a puppet administration, and thus prefers to negotiate with Turkey over the resolution of the Cyprus Problem. Turkey insists that the TRNC government is the institution that the RoC government must refer to in negotiations.

Cyprus' accession to the European Union has had a negative impact on Turkey in regards to its own accession negotiations. The refusal of Turkey to allow Cypriot-flagged ships to access Turkish ports has resulted in a partial suspension of its accession negotiations.

 United Arab Emirates See Cyprus–United Arab Emirates relations
 Vietnam

Cyprus is represented in Vietnam through its embassy in New Delhi, India. Vietnam is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Tripoli, Libya.

Europe[]

Cyprus embassy in Stockholm
Cyprus embassy in Moscow

Cyprus' 1990 application for full EU membership caused a storm in the Turkish Cypriot community, which argued that the move required their consent. Following the December 1997 EU Summit decisions on EU enlargement, accession negotiations began 31 March 1998. Cyprus joined the European Union on 1 May 2004. To fulfil its commitment as a member of the European Union, Cyprus withdrew from the Non-Aligned Movement on accession, retaining observer status.

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Albania 1991
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 August 1991.[88]
  • Albania is represented in Cyprus by its embassy in Athens, Greece[89] and an honorary consulate in Larnaca.[90]
  • Cyprus is represented in Albania by its embassy in Athens, Greece[11][91] and an honorary consulate in Tirana.[92]
  • Both countries have a number of bilateral agreements.[88]
 Austria See Austria–Cyprus relations
  • Austria has an embassy in Nicosia.
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Vienna.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union.
 Belgium
  • Belgium is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Athens (Greece). and an honorary consulates in Limassol.
  • Cyprus is represented in Belgium through its embassy in The Hague (Netherlands).
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union.
 Bulgaria 1960 See Bulgaria–Cyprus relations
 Croatia 4 February 1993 See Croatia–Cyprus relations
  • Croatia is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Rome (Italy) and an honorary consulate in Nicosia.
  • Cyprus is represented in Croatia through its embassy in Vienna (Austria) and an honorary consulate in Zagreb.
  • Cyprus joined the European Union as a full member on 1 May 2004, while Croatia joined on 1 July 2013.
  • Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of bilateral treaties with Cyprus
 Czech Republic 1960s See Cyprus–Czech Republic relations
 Denmark See Cyprus–Denmark relations
 Estonia 22 January 1992
 Finland 2 September 1961 See Cyprus–Finland relations
 France See Cyprus–France relations
 Germany 1960 See Cyprus–Germany relations
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Berlin and a consulate-general in Hamburg.[100]
  • Germany has an embassy in Nicosia.[101]
  • Both countries are members of the European Union.
  • In 2004, an agreement on mutual recognition of university degrees was signed, designed to facilitate Cypriot and German students' admission to German and Cypriot universities.
  • There is a close and trustful cooperation at a government level. Minister of State Hoyer visited Cyprus on 11 and 12 February 2010. Federal Foreign Minister Westerwelle met with his Cypriot counterpart Marcos Kyprianou in Berlin on 2 March
  • Cyprus Foreign Ministry: list of bilateral treaties between Cyprus and Germany
  • German Foreign Ministry about relations with Cyprus
 Greece
  • See Cyprus–Greece relations
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Athens and a consulate-general in Thessaloniki.
  • Greece has an embassy in Nicosia.
  • Both countries are members of the European Union.
  • The Greek Cypriot majority in Cyprus and the ethnic Greek population of Greece share a common ethnicity, heritage, language, and religion, leading to an exceptionally close relationship between the two countries.
 Hungary 1960
IcelandIceland
  • Cyprus is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.[103]
  • Iceland is represented in Cyprus by its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.[104]
Republic of Ireland Ireland See Cyprus–Ireland relations
  • Ireland has an embassy in Nicosia.
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Dublin.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union.
  • Since 1964, over 9,000 members of the Irish Defence Forces have served in Cyprus without suffering any casualties.[105]
  • Both Cyprus and Ireland were part of the British Empire.
 Italy 1960
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Rome and 5 honorary consulates (in Genoa, Milan, Naples, Perugia and Augusta).
  • Italy has an embassy in Nicosia and 2 honorary consulates (in Limassol and Larnaca).[106]
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the Union for the Mediterranean.
  • Cyprus Foreign Affairs: List of bilateral treaties with Italy
 Lithuania
 Malta See Cyprus–Malta relations
 Moldova 12 February 1992
 Monaco 24 February 2011
 Montenegro 13 March 2007 See Cyprus–Montenegro relations
 Netherlands 1960 See Cyprus–Netherlands relations
 North Macedonia 29 August 2019 Both countries established diplomatic relations on August 29, 2019.[110][111][112]
 Norway See Cyprus–Norway relations

Cyprus–Norway relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and Norway.[citation needed] Diplomatic relations were established on 22 March 1963.[113] The government in Cyprus considers that "bilateral relations between Cyprus and Norway are excellent in all fields".[114]

Neither country has resident ambassadors. Cyprus is represented in Norway through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, and 2 honorary consulates, one in Oslo and the second in Kristiansand. Norway is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Athens, Greece, and an honorary consulate in Nicosia.[115] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. Diplomatic relations were established on 22 March 1963.[114]

On 21 August 1951, there was a Consular Convention and an Exchange of Letters relating to establishing diplomatic relations. On 2 May 1951, there was a Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income. On 17 May 1962, there was an Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement on the Abolition of Visa Requirement in Nicosia. On 5 March 1963, there was an Agreement on Commercial Scheduled Air Transport signed in London.[116]

The taxation levels in Cyprus are considerably lower than in Norway, and Cyprus has actively courted Norwegians to move to Cyprus.[117] Among the Norwegians who moved to Cyprus is the shipping billionaire John Fredriksen, who was the richest man in Norway.[118][119][120]

In 1996 tax rules in Norway were changed to keep shipping companies competitive and under the Norwegian flag. By 2008 changes to the tonnage tax regime to harmonize them with the European Union forced some companies to register in Cyprus.[121] Norwegian Service rig company Prosafe moved their headquarters to Cyprus.[122]

Several Norwegian retirees also moved to Cyprus; this too is largely to benefit from the lower tax rate on Cyprus and the minimal crime.[123]

 Poland 1960s See Cyprus–Poland relations
 Portugal
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Lisbon (since 1999) and an honorary consulate in Porto.[24]
  • Portugal has an embassy in Nicosia and an honorary consulate in Larnaca.
  • Both countries are full members of the European Union and of the Union for the Mediterranean.
 Romania 16 August 1960
 Russia See Cyprus–Russia relations
Presidents of Russia and Cyprus meet at least once every year.
  • The USSR established diplomatic relations with the newly independent Republic of Cyprus on 18 August 1960.
  • Cooperation between both countries has increased since the 1990s and the fall of the USSR.
  • Cyprus has an embassy in Moscow and consulates-general in Krasnodar, Saint Petersburg, Samara and in Yekaterinburg.
  • Russia has an embassy in Nicosia.
 Serbia See Cyprus–Serbia relations
 Slovakia
 Slovenia
 Spain 25 December 1967 See Cyprus–Spain relations
 Sweden See Cyprus–Sweden relations
  Switzerland
  • Cyprus is represented in Switzerland through its embassy in Rome (Italy).
  • Switzerland has an embassy in Nicosia.
 Turkey See Turkey in Asia Above
 Ukraine
 United Kingdom See Cyprus–United Kingdom relations
  • The two countries share membership of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960, after 83 years of British control.

The continuing British sovereignty of the Dhekelia and Akrotiri areas, has continued to divide Cypriots. The Sovereign Base Areas are not under the jurisdiction of the Cypriot government. Several Cypriot villages remain enclaved in the areas, and there have been numerous arrests of anti-British demonstrators over the past few years. These activists assert that the UK should not continue to hold territory in another European state.

Oceania[]

Country Formal relations began Notes
 Australia
  • Australia has a High Commission in Nicosia.[135]
  • Cyprus has a High Commission in Canberra.[136]
 Fiji
  • Cyprus is represented in Fiji by its High Commission in Canberra, Australia.[11]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Nauru 2000

Both countries established diplomatic relations on March 23, 2000.[137]

 New Zealand
  • Since 1964, New Zealand has contributed several times to the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).
  • Cyprus is represented in New Zealand through its High Commission in Canberra (Australia) and through an honorary consulate in Christchurch.
  • New Zealand is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Rome (Italy) and through an honorary consulate in Nicosia.
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade about relations with Cyprus
 Papua New Guinea
  • Cyprus is represented in Papua New Guinea through its High Commission in Canberra, Australia.[138]
  • Both countries a full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Samoa March 24, 2000

Both countries established diplomatic relations on March 24, 2000.[139][140]

  • Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations
 Solomon Islands May 5, 2010
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on May 5, 2010.[141]
  • Cyprus is represented in the Solomon Islands via parallel accreditation of its High Commission in Canberra, Australia.[11]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
 Tonga June 22, 2009
 Vanuatu
  • Cyprus is represented in Vanuatu by its High Commission in Canberra, Australia.[11]
  • Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Overview[]

The Republic of Cyprus maintains diplomatic relations with 179 states (including the Holy See and Palestinian National Authority ) and is United Nations, Union for the Mediterranean and European Union full member. It does not maintain diplomatic relations with:[142][143]

  • Azerbaijan, Kosovo,
  • Benin, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Djibouti, South Sudan
  • Bhutan
  • Kiribati, Palau, Tuvalu
  • Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Cook Islands, Niue
  • Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Somaliland, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Artsakh, Republic of China (Taiwan), Transnistria

The Republic of Cyprus is not recognised by Turkey.[144]

International disputes[]

Condoleezza Rice by US ambassadors in Larnaca International Airport, Cyprus

The 1974 invasion of the Turkish army divided the island nation into two. The internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus currently has effective control in the south of the island (59% of the island's land area) while its area not under its effective control makes up 37% of the island. Turkey utilising the territory occupied during the invasion recognizes a declared separatist[145] UDI of Turkish Cypriots in 1983, contrary to multiple United Nations Security Council Resolutions. The two territories of the Republic are separated by a United Nations Buffer Zone (4% of the island); there are two UK sovereign base areas mostly within the Greek Cypriot portion of the island.

Illicit drugs[]

Cyprus is a minor transit point for cannabis and cocaine via air routes and container traffic to Europe, especially from Lebanon; some hashish transits as well. The island has also been criticised for supposedly lax arms control legislation.

Cyprus and the Commonwealth of Nations[]

Although Cyprus became an independent republic in 1960, Cyprus has been a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1961.

See also[]

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