Cyprus to Open Embassy in Yerevan: Armenia to Establish Diplomatic Mission in Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus will open a diplomatic mission in Yerevan in the coming months. This was announced by Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Konstantinos Kombos during a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.

“I want to emphasize the importance of this development. It is certainly symbolic, but it will also serve as a strong platform that will lead to further consolidation and deepening of the cooperation agenda between the two countries,” said Kombos.

He stated that Cyprus firmly supports the strengthening of ties between Armenia and the European Union and the increasing presence of the EU mission in Armenia.

Addressing the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh, the head of Cyprus' foreign policy emphasized that aggression and displacement are unacceptable tools for the international community. Coercion and the use of force cannot be alternatives to dialogue and peaceful resolution.

Kombos mentioned that the Cypriot government offers to host children displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh and plans to build 10 greenhouses as part of a support program for those forcibly displaced from the region.

Regarding Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, it was noted that sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected in full compliance with international law and the UN Charter.

“As an international community, we must stand against aggression and support Armenia both politically and materially,” the minister stated.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan also announced that Armenia will open a diplomatic service in Cyprus in the near future. “We will not spare efforts to do this this year,” said Mirzoyan.

According to the Armenian foreign minister, this diplomatic presence will encourage and promote further development of Armenia-Cyprus relations. Mirzoyan emphasized that the current relations with Cyprus are based on brotherhood, mutual understanding, and history. He thanked his Cypriot counterpart for assisting Armenia during difficult times, supporting refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, and ensuring the treatment of 30 individuals from Artsakh in Cyprus.