Cyprus–Czech Republic relations

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Cyprus-Czech relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and the Czech Republic. Cyprus has an embassy in Prague. The Czech Republic has an embassy in Nicosia and two honorary consulates in Limassol and Nicosia. Both countries are full members of the European Union and the Council of Europe. The two countries joined the European Union in 2004.

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History

President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus Demetris Christofias made an official visit to Czech Republic in 2007. [1]

European Union

Both countries became members of the European Union in 2004.

Diplomacy

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References

  1. "HOUSE PRESIDENT - CZECH REPUBLIC - VISIT". Hellenic Resources Network.