Cyprus–Greece relations are the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Greece. Cyprus has an embassy in Athens and a consulate-general in Thessaloniki. Greece has an embassy in Nicosia. Both countries are full members of the United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Relations between the two countries have been exceptionally close since the Republic of Cyprus was formed in 1960. The Greek populations in Cyprus and Greece share a common ethnicity, heritage, language, and religion, leading to an exceptionally close relationship between the two countries. Greece has given full support to Cyprus's membership in the European Union.
Cyprus |
Greece |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Cyprus, Athens | Embassy of Greece, Nicosia |
Economic relations
editTraditionally, Greece has been the major export and import partner of Cyprus. In 2019, Greece produced $257,165.64 US Dollars in exports $1,855,624.30 US Dollars in imports for Cyprus, being Cyprus's first ranking import partner.[1]
Similarity of Anthems
editGreece and Cyprus have the same anthem. Greece adopted the anthem in 1865, while Cyprus adopted it in 1966.[citation needed]
European Union
editNATO
editWhile Greece became a member of NATO in 1952, Cyprus has never been a member of NATO.
Resident diplomatic missions
edit- Cyprus has an embassy in Athens and a consulate-general in Thessaloniki.
- Greece has an embassy in Nicosia.
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Embassy of Greece in Nicosia
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Cyprus trade balance, exports, and imports by country and region 2019". wits.worldbank.org. 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
External links
editThis article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (April 2016) |
- Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of bilateral treaties with Greece
- Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Cyprus
- Greek Embassy in Nicosia