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Cyprus–Serbia relations

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Serbia-Cyprus relations
Map indicating locations of Cyprus and Serbia

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Serbia

Cyprus and Serbia maintain diplomatic relations established between Cyprus and SFR Yugoslavia in 1960.[1] From 1960 to 2006, Cyprus maintained relations with the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) (later Serbia and Montenegro), of which Serbia is considered shared (SFRY) or sole (FRY) legal successor.[2]

Relations between two countries are considered strong, due to common European policies and the sharing of Orthodoxy as a common religion, cooperating in finance, military matters and culture.[3]

Political relations

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Cyprus has been a supporter of Serbia in its efforts to join the EU. Likewise, Serbia has been advocating a stable Cyprus after the Turkish invasion in 1974 and supporting a lasting solution to the Cyprus dispute. The Foreign Minister of Cyprus Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis underlined the Cyprus Presidency's priority on enlargement in a state visit in Belgrade in 2012, including the Western Balkans region and Serbia.[4] The Cypriot Orthodox Church has had excellent relations with the Serbian Orthodox Church, including acquiring and giving humanitarian aid to Serbia during the wars.

Cypriot stance on Kosovo

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Cyprus is one of the five European Union countries that does not recognise Kosovo's independence. During its EU presidency, Cyprus has not changed its policy towards Kosovo and continues to support Serbia on its European integration course. The Cypriot Minister of Commerce assessed that Serbia should be given more time to fulfil the European Council and Commission's conditions set for commencement of the accession negotiations. If those conditions are fulfilled, Cyprus will continue to support Serbia.[5]

Economic relations

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Trade between two countries amounted to $47 million in 2023; Serbia's merchandise exports to Cyprus were about $39 million; Cypriot exports were standing at roughly $8 million.[6]

Resident diplomatic missions

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/foreign-policy/bilateral-cooperation/cyprus
  2. ^ "Country programme framework". UNDP Serbia. UNDP. Archived from the original on 5 May 2010. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  3. ^ "SERBIAN PRESIDENT – CYPRUS VISIT". Serbia Cyprus business association. June 2012. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  4. ^ "The Cyprus Presidency supports enlargement in the Western Balkans". August 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Cyprus hopes for Serbia accession talks to begin". International Radio Serbia. 6 June 2012. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013.
  6. ^ https://pks.rs/pregled-spoljnotrgovinskih-kretanja
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