Cyprus–Ireland relations
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Cyprus–Ireland relations are the
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.