Cyprus–Greece relations

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.

Similarity of Anthems

Greece and Cyprus have the same anthem. Greece adopted the anthem in 1865, while Cyprus adopted it in 1966.

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

Republic of Cyprus

Athens (Embassy) Thessaloniki (Consulate-General)

Hellenic Republic

Nicosia (Embassy)

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

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

Greece

Cyprus