Cyprus

Official name
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
Form of government
Presidential Republic
Capital
Nicosia
Date of establishment of bilateral relations
7 October 1960

Political relations

Bilateral relations with Cyprus are well-developed and intensive, with continuous political dialogue at all levels. At present, they have reached the level of exceptionally friendly relations, founded on the historical closeness and friendship between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Cyprus. Cyprus is a very important partner for Serbia in its efforts to safeguard its national interests, primarily its territorial integrity and sovereignty. At the same time, the Republic of Serbia strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, both on land and at sea.

The current President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, who was then serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, was awarded the Order of the Serbian Flag, First Class, in April 2021. The two countries have a practice of holding joint sessions of their governments, three of which have been held to date. The Republic of Cyprus provides full support for Serbia’s European integration and advocates the opening of new clusters in Serbia’s accession negotiations. Cyprus has confirmed its participation in EXPO 2027.

Economic relations

According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the total trade exchange with Cyprus in 2025 amounted to €59.6 million, of which €47.3 million referred to exports from the Republic of Serbia and €12.3 million to imports.

Bilateral agreements

A total of 36 international agreements have been signed between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Cyprus. We would single out the following:

  • Agreement between the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Cyprus on Legal Aid in Civil and Criminal matters (signed on 19 September 1984).

  • Agreement between the Republic of Cyprus and the Socialist Federal Republic of Serbia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect of Taxes on Income and on Capital (signed on 29 June 1985).

  • Convention between Serbia and Montenegro and the Republic of Cyprus on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments Serbia (signed on 21 July 2005).

  • Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism between the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus (signed on 23 February 2009).

  • Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus on cooperation in the Field of Defence (signed on 10 February 2010).

Contact information

Embassy the Republic of Serbia in Nicosia (Cyprus): https://nicosia.mfa.gov.rs/ 

Embassy the Republic of Cyprus in Belgrade : www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/embassies/Embassy_Belgrade.nsf

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Department for Neighbouring and Southeast European Countries; Telephone:  00 381 (0) 11 306 8280; E-mail: osz@mfa.rs