Cyprus–Greece relations
Cyprus |
Greece |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Cyprus, Athens | Embassy of Greece, Nicosia |
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.
Economic relations
Traditionally, 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
Greece and Cyprus have the same anthem. Greece adopted the anthem in 1865, while Cyprus adopted it in 1966.[citation needed]
European Union
Greece joined the EU in 1981. Cyprus joined the EU in 2004.
NATO
While Greece became a member of NATO in 1952, Cyprus has never been a member of NATO.
Diplomatic missions
See also
- Foreign relations of Cyprus
- Foreign relations of Greece
- Energy Triangle
- Greek Cypriots
- Cypriot Greek
- Enosis
- Cyprus in the European Union
- Cyprus–NATO relations
References
- ^ "Cyprus trade balance, exports, and imports by country and region 2019". wits.worldbank.org. 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
External links
- 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