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Cyprus–Malta relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and Malta. The two countries are members of the European Union, Commonwealth of Nations and Union for the Mediterranean. Cyprus is represented to Malta through its accredited embassy in Rome (Italy). Malta is represented to Cyprus through its accredited embassy in Athens (Greece). The political relations are close due to similarities between the 2 countries (historical, economical and regional). They are the two island countries of the Mediterranean Sea. By May 2004, the two island countries entered the European Union.
History
In 2005, Malta's High Commissioner for Cyprus Saviour John Balzan pledged support for the reunification of Cyprus to Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos.
Part of the territory of the Republic of Malta & all the territory of the Republic of Cyprus under its control are both part of the Euroregion Euromed. Both countries are members of the Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme & the EU Med Group.
the European Union and NATO
Both countries became members of the European Union in 1 May 2004. Cyprus and Malta are not members of NATO, Cyprus is not a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace, and Malta is also a member.
See also
- Foreign relations of Cyprus
- Foreign relations of Malta
- 2004 enlargement of the European Union
- Cyprus–NATO relations
- Cyprus and the Non-Aligned Movement
- Malta–NATO relations
- Malta and the Non-Aligned Movement
- Neutral and Non-Aligned European States
References
- Anthony D. Gatt, "Malta pledges support for Cypriot reunification," Malta Media (Feb 13, 2005).
External links
- List of Treaties between the 2 countries by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus
- EU Facts: Cyprus and Malta on Civitas
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