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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Cyprus																			-  												U.S.-Cyprus Relations											 
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													U.S.-Cyprus Relations													The United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) in 1960 following its independence from the United Kingdom.  Shortly after the founding of the Republic, serious differences arose between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities about the implementation and interpretation of the constitution.  Subsequent intercommunal violence led to the formation of the UN PeacekeepingThe United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) in 1960 following its independence from the United Kingdom.  Shortly after the founding of the Republic, serious differences arose between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities about the implementation and interpretation of the constitution.  Subsequent intercommunal violence led to the formation of the UN Peacekeeping Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP) in 1964.  Following a coup d’état in 1974 backed by the Greek military junta, Turkey intervened militarily resulting in the de facto division of the island.  The ROC is the only internationally recognized government on the island, but since 1974 the northern third of Cyprus has been administered separately by Turkish Cypriots with the support of Turkey.  This area proclaimed itself the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (“TRNC”) in 1983. The United States does not recognize the “TRNC,” nor does any country other than Turkey.  A substantial number of Turkish troops remain on the island.  A buffer zone, or “Green Line,” patrolled by UNFICYP separates the two sides.Collapse U.S.-Cyprus Relations															Read more about U.S.-Cyprus Relations																												Bilateral Economic Relations													U.S. exports and projects involving U.S. investment are primarily in the energy, financial services, tourism, education, logistics, and consumer goods sectors.  There may be additional opportunities for investment in Cyprus’ growing energy sector, to include regional energy services, domestic renewable energy, and energy storage technologies.  U.S. imports from Cyprus include agricultural products, salt, and minerals.  Bilateral businessU.S. exports and projects involving U.S. investment are primarily in the energy, financial services, tourism, education, logistics, and consumer goods sectors.  There may be additional opportunities for investment in Cyprus’ growing energy sector, to include regional energy services, domestic renewable energy, and energy storage technologies.  U.S. imports from Cyprus include agricultural products, salt, and minerals.  Bilateral business ties also encompass a healthy exchange in services.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations																												International Organizations													The ROC and the United States belong to many of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. The ROC also is an observer to the Organization of American States.Integrated Country Strategies
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HighlightsApril 11, 2024
Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Bitter Travels to Nicosia, Frankfurt, Bucharest, and Sofia
March 11, 2024
Designating Transnational Network Supporting al-Shabaab
January 8, 2024
The Appointment of Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus
November 14, 2023
Department Press Briefing – November 14, 2023
October 1, 2023
Republic of Cyprus National Day
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