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Cyprus–Qatar relations refer to the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Qatar. Qatar is represented in Cyprus through its embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is represented in Qatar through its embassy in Doha, Qatar.

History

Шаблон:Section-stub Relations between the two countries began in the mid-1950s when Cypriot businessmen invested in and set up businesses in Qatar.[1]

Diplomatic representation

The Qatari embassy opened in Nicosia in 2007.[2] Cyprus opened its embassy in Doha in 2003; it was the first Cypriot embassy in a GCC country.[1] T

Diplomatic cooperation

The highest level visit from Qatar took place in April 2010, when Qatari emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited Cyprus.[3] A preliminary agreement for a joint real estate venture was signed during this visit.[4] In May 2011, Cyprus and Qatar finalized the agreement. The agreement concluded a development project opposite of the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia which involved the construction of a five-star hotel, a shopping mall, offices and apartments.[4]

In statements to the press, President Christofias said bilateral relations and ways to enhance them were discussed during the talks, and that the joint investment with Qatari Diar was of great importance, noting that it indicated the high level of relations and the rapid development of cooperation between the two countries.Шаблон:Citation needed

Cyprus' imports from Qatar nearly doubled from 2006 to 2010, whereas its exports increased by more than 50%. In 2010, Qatar was Cyprus' twenty-second largest importer.[1]

See also

References

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See also

Шаблон:Foreign relations of Cyprus Шаблон:Foreign relations of Qatar Шаблон:Portal bar