Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus on the resignation of British MP Afzal Khan following his illegal visit in the occupied areas

 

The recent illegal visit of British MP Afzal Khan to the areas of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by Türkiye, as well as his meeting with Mr Ersin Tatar, were unacceptable and provocative actions.

They triggered a coordinated reaction and clear condemnation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as by a number of political figures, on a bipartisan level, in the United Kingdom.

There was also mobilisation in this direction from the leadership of our diaspora community.

The subsequent resignation of the MP from his position as Trade Envoy for Türkiye is an important development, which at this particular time has an even greater significance.

As a result, the sound message is being sent that there is no room for tolerance, nor any possibility of a subdued reaction on our part.

Furthermore, the decisions of the UN Security Council regarding the illegal entity are binding on the international community. Finally, it is clear from the outcome that there must and can be political consequences for the illegality and in relation to the subordinate entity, especially for those who harbor, assist, or tolerate it.

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16 August 2025

 

Participation in the Trainee Programme (Stagiaires) in view of the assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, by the Republic of Cyprus – Diplomatic Mission of the Republic of Cyprus in New York

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers the opportunity to participate in a Trainee (Stagiaires) Programme in view of the assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026, by the Republic of Cyprus.

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Conviction of two European Citizens by Cypriot Assize Court in regard to fraudulent transactions related with real estate properties in the occupied by Tϋrkiye areas of the Republic of Cyprus

The Assize Court of Nicosia held a hearing on 09/05/2025 and imposed a prison sentence to two individuals who committed criminal offences related with Greek Cypriot owned property in the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus. The first defendant was convicted to 2½ years imprisonment, whereas the second defendant to 15 months. [Read more…]

 

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, New York, is accepting applications for the temporary position of one (1) Clerk/Typist under locally employed staff terms and conditions. The period of employment is July-December 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Certificate from a recognized Secondary School.
• Very good knowledge of Greek and English.
• Computer literacy.
• Previous experience relevant to the duties of the position will be considered an advantage.
• Integrity of character, confidentiality, organizational skills, responsibility, initiative, and integrity.
• Appropriate U.S. work permit will be considered as an advantage.

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