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U.S. Relationship

Ancient temples and turquoise sea -main touristic attractions of Cyprus island. columns of Kourion temple
Ancient temples and turquoise sea -main touristic attractions of Cyprus island. columns of Kourion temple

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 Peacekeeping
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Ancient temples and turquoise sea -main touristic attractions of Cyprus island. columns of Kourion temple

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 business
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Ancient temples and turquoise sea -main touristic attractions of Cyprus island. columns of Kourion temple

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

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

U.S. Department of State

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