Cyprus–Ireland relations are the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Ireland. Cyprus has an embassy in Dublin, and Ireland maintains an embassy in Nicosia. Both countries are members of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the European Union.[1]
Military relations
Almost 10,000 Irish military personnel have been sent to Cyprus as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus since 1964.[2]
High level visits
In 1996, Irish Foreign Minister Dick Spring visited Cyprus.[3]
The President of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos led a visit of Cypriot politicians and diplomats to Dublin in 2005 to further enhance relations between Ireland and Cyprus.[4] As part of the Cypriot President's visit to Ireland, he officially opened the permanent Cyprus antiques section in the National Museum of Ireland.[citation needed]
Irish President Mary McAleese visited Cyprus in 2006. President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades visited Ireland in 2016.[2]
In 2019, Irish President Michael D. Higgins and Irish Minister for Justice and Equality Charles Flanagan visited Cyprus.[5][6]
In 2022, Irish Minister of State Martin Heydon visited Cyprus.[7]
Agreements
A Double Taxation Treaty between Ireland and Cyprus was signed in 1968.[8]
European Union
Ireland joined the EU in 1973. Cyprus joined the EU in 2004.
See also
References
- ^ "Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Dublin - Bilateral Relations with Ireland". Mfa.gov.cy. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Ireland-Cyprus Relations". Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ^ Paul O'Kane (1996-01-03). "Irish official to visit Cyprus". United Press International. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ^ "Crowd is praised for its good behaviour". Braypeople.ie. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "State Visit to the Republic of Cyprus by the President of Ireland and Sabina Higgins 14-16 Oct 2019". Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ "President praises Cyprus recovery efforts during visit". RTÉ. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ^ "Minister Heydon visits Irish troops serving in Lebanon for St Patrick's Day events". Leinster Leader. 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
- ^ "Double Taxation Treaty between Ireland and Cyprus" (PDF). Irish Tax and Customs. Retrieved 2023-02-16.
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