Cyprus–Sweden relations

Bilateral relations
Cyprus–Sweden relations
Map indicating locations of Cyprus and Sweden

Cyprus
Sweden

Cyprus–Sweden relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and Sweden. The two countries are members of the European Union, Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Union for the Mediterranean. Cyprus has an embassy in Stockholm. Sweden has an embassy in Nicosia (Cyprus).

History

Diplomatic relations between Sweden and Cyprus were established in 1960, when Cyprus became an independent state.[1] In 1994 Cyprus opened an embassy in Stockholm,[1] while Sweden opened an embassy in Nicosia in 2004.[2]

Eighth bilateral agreements have been concluded between Cyprus and Sweden.[2]

Swedish archaeologists in Cyprus

Swedish archeologists and historians visit the island systematically. The most significant project was called Swedish Cyprus Expedition that took place between September 1927 and March 1931 and was led by three archaeologists: Einar Gjerstad, Erik Sjöqvist and Alfred Westholm together with architect John Lindros.

European Union

Sweden joined the EU in 1995. Cyprus joined the EU in 2004.

Resident diplomatic missions

  • Cyprus has an embassy in Stockholm.
  • Sweden has an embassy in Nicosia.
  • Embassy of Cyprus in Stockholm
    Embassy of Cyprus in Stockholm

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS IN STOCKHOLM - Embassy". www.mfa.gov.cy. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
  2. ^ a b "EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS IN STOCKHOLM - Bilateral Agreements". www.mfa.gov.cy. Retrieved 2016-08-17.

External links

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