Cyprus–France relations

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Cyprus–France relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and France. The two countries share membership of the European Union, Council of Europe and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Cyprus is an associate member of the Francophonie organization since 2006.[1] France is a supporter of Cyprus against Turkey's refusal to recognize and admit Cypriot ships and planes.[citation needed] France recognized Cyprus on 16 August 1960.[2]

Cyprus-France relations
Map indicating locations of Cyprus and France

Cyprus

France

The current Ambassador of France to Cyprus is Clélia Chevrier Kolačko, who has been in this position since September 2024.[3][4] The current Ambassador of Cyprus to France is Pavlos Kombos.[5]

Resident diplomatic missions

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  • Cyprus has an embassy in Paris.
  • France has an embassy in Nicosia.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Cyprus in the World". www.gov.cy. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. ^ Gruel-Dieudé, Magali (2007). Chypre et l'Union européenne: mutations diplomatiques et politiques (in French). Harmattan. p. 89. ISBN 978-2-296-03490-7. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  3. ^ "New ambassador Clélia Chevrier Kolačko presents her credentials". La France à Chypre. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Clélia Chevrier Kolačko appointed new Ambassador of France to Cyprus". CBN. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Ambassade de la République de Chype à Paris - Ambassadeur". www.mfa.gov.cy. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  1. Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, 2020. Cyprus. [online] France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Available at: <https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/cyprus/> [Accessed 27 October 2020].
  2. Financial Mirror, 2020. French Naval Presence In Cyprus Takes A Clear Stance. [online] Financial Mirror. Available at: <https://www.financialmirror.com/2020/02/22/french-naval-presence-in-cyprus-takes-a-clear-stance/> [Accessed 27 October 2020].