Cyprus–France relations explained

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. France recognized Cyprus on 16 August 1960.^[2]

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

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

See also

• Foreign relations of Cyprus
• Foreign relations of France

External links

• French Foreign Ministry about relations with Cyprus
• List of Treaties between the 2 countries by the Ministry of Foreign Affaires of Cyprus
• French embassy in Cyprus

References

1. Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, 2020. Cyprus. [online] France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Available at: [Accessed 27 October 2020].
2. Financial Mirror, 2020. French Naval Presence In Cyprus Takes A Clear Stance. [online] Financial Mirror. Available at: [Accessed 27 October 2020].

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cyprus in the World . www.gov.cy . 18 October 2024.
2. Book: Gruel-Dieudé . Magali . Chypre et l'Union européenne: mutations diplomatiques et politiques . 2007 . Harmattan . 978-2-296-03490-7 . 89 . 18 October 2024 . fr.
3. Web site: New ambassador Clélia Chevrier Kolačko presents her credentials . La France à Chypre . 18 October 2024 . en.
4. News: Clélia Chevrier Kolačko appointed new Ambassador of France to Cyprus . 18 October 2024 . CBN . 10 September 2024 . en.
5. Web site: Ambassade de la République de Chype à Paris - Ambassadeur . www.mfa.gov.cy . 18 October 2024.