Cyprus and France have entered a new phase in their bilateral relations following the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement, which was formalised during today’s meeting between President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
President Christodoulides described the day as historic, referring to the signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between Cyprus and France.
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Speaking at the Élysée Palace after his meeting with President Macron, President Christodoulides said that France is a strategic partner of Cyprus and that the signing of the agreement further strengthens relations between the two countries.
President Macron described the agreement as significant and thanked Cyprus for its contribution last June, when it assisted in the evacuation of French citizens from the region.
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The French President also expressed France’s support for a solution to the Cyprus issue based on United Nations resolutions. Referring to Cyprus’ upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, he said that Nicosia can count on France’s support.
President Christodoulides thanked the French President for France’s stance on the Cyprus issue and said they discussed France’s role as the only EU member state that is also a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
He also referred to France’s support for Cyprus’ efforts to join the Schengen Area in 2026.
Regional developments and the situation in Ukraine were also among the topics discussed.
The President of the Republic’s visit to Paris took place just days before Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026. In this context, the two leaders discussed the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency, as well as key international and regional issues, focusing on the need to strengthen European cohesion, strategic autonomy and the Union’s resilience.
The central focus of the visit, however, was the signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement, which aims to transform bilateral cooperation from political alignment into a structured, long-term partnership. The agreement provides for enhanced cooperation in the fields of defence and security, the economy and investment, innovation, education and cultural cooperation, as well as closer coordination in European and international forums.
Source: CNA (Cyprus News Agency).