Cyprus–France relations

Cyprus–France relations
Map indicating locations of Cyprus and France

Cyprus
France

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] France fully supported Cyprus's application to join the European Union, which concluded with membership on 1 May 2004.

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]

Educational and cultural cooperation

The Alliance française of Limassol, in partnership with the Institut français, has for many years been a major player in the promotion of French language and culture in Cyprus. Several schools and universities offer French courses, strengthening the educational ties between the two countries. In an informal setting, French is taught in public structures such as the Public Language Institutes (150 learners in 2020–2021), the Supplementary Education Centers (90); at the Cypriot Academy (90); or in the private sector at the French Institute (400 learners), or in the AF of Limassol and Paphos (111 learners).[6] In addition, the presence of L'école franco-cypriote, has strengthened relations between Cyprus and the French language. The Franco-Cypriot school also aims to promote French and Cypriot languages and cultures, in a European and international perspective.[7]

Resident diplomatic missions

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

See also

References

  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.
  6. ^ "La langue française dans le monde 2022 RAPPORTS DE L'OBSERVATOIRE DE LA LANGUE FRANÇAISE".
  7. ^ "L'Ecole franco-chypriote de Nicosie".
  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].