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Cyprus–Saudi Arabia relations

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Cyprus-Saudi Arabia relations
Map indicating locations of Cyprus and Saudi Arabia

Cyprus

Saudi Arabia

Cyprus–Saudi Arabia relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and Saudi Arabia. Cyprus has an embassy in Riyadh and honorary consulate in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Nicosia.[1] The objective of relations between Cyprus and Saudi Arabia is to strengthen the bond that exists between the EU and partners in the Middle East, as well as in the Gulf, in order to promote peace, security and prosperity in the region.[2][3][4][5][6]

History

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Cyprus and Saudi Arabia maintain good relations, as well as the need to further promote the two countries’ Middle East dimension were among the issues that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Saud Al Faisal who has expressed the respect of his country to the territorial integrity of Cyprus and the relevant UN resolutions, during a meeting with his Cypriot counterpart Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, who paid a visit to Riyadh in 2012.[7][8]

In 2018, Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides held talks with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, in Riyadh, where both discussed relations between the two countries.[9]

Saudi Arabian stance on Cyprus dispute

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Saudi Arabian stance on the Cyprus dispute remains steadfast, and committed, to the UN Charter and international legality. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Saud Al Faisal, added in 2012 that Saudi Arabia supports a united and federal Cyprus, and opposes any effort for secession or partition regarding all the problems of the region.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Saudi, Cypriot foreign ministers discuss relations". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  2. ^ "Joint Statement at the Conclusion of the Cypriot President's visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia". www.presidency.gov.cy (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  3. ^ "Saudi sees Cyprus as 'bridge' between Europe, Middle East | eKathimerini.com". www.ekathimerini.com. 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  4. ^ Saudi Arabia Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine, Cyprus MFA (2012).
  5. ^ "Cyprus is an attractive investment destination, says Saudi Ambassador".
  6. ^ Solutions, BDigital Web. "Cyprus and Saudi Arabia on a path of strengthening ties". knews.com.cy. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  7. ^ "Γραφείο Τύπου και Πληροφοριών - Τελευταίες Ειδήσεις". Cypruse Directory. January 2012. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013.
  8. ^ "سياسي / المملكة وقبرص .. علاقات متطورة نحو آفاق أوسع لخدمة مصالحهما المشتركة". spa.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  9. ^ Solutions, BDigital Web. "Cyprus and Saudi Arabia on a path of strengthening ties". knews.com.cy. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
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