This year, Serbia and Cyprus are celebrating 65 years of diplomatic relations, which is an opportunity to remember the 51 years of Dipos’s cooperation with the Embassy of Cyprus

Even though the Cypriot Embassy in Belgrade was officially established in 1971, the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Serbia have existed since 1960, which confirms the remarkably close relations that Belgrade and Nicosia have been building for decades, which have in recent years gained a new and strong momentum. The duration and strengthening of mutual relations between the two countries have been carefully supported by Dipos, which has cooperated with the Republic of Cyprus for 51 years.
Since its establishment, the Embassy of Cyprus and the ambassador’s residence have been located in one of the most prestigious parts of Belgrade, the Diplomatic Colony, which is an important part of the real estate portfolio managed by our company.
‘This anniversary is not only a reflection of the duration of our partnership, but also highlights the remarkable level of service and support we have received. Over the years, as the needs of the embassy grew, our relationship with Dipos evolved and was always accompanied by strong support and responsiveness to all of our needs. Our cooperation has always been a pleasure, and we see Dipos as our friends and partners, stated Ambassador of Cyprus, Andreas Photiu, on the occasion of fifty years of cooperation between Dipos and the Embassy of Cyprus.

However, the long and fruitful cooperation and friendship between Dipos and the Embassy of Cyprus in Belgrade is just part of the larger mosaic of close ties between Serbia and Cyprus. Ever since the former Federal People’s Republic of Yugoslavia recognised the independence of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960, mutual relations have been on the rise. The iconic cooperation between president Tito and Archbishop Makarios was solidified in 1961 when Makarios visited Belgrade for the First Conference of Non-Aligned Countries, got to know our people well, and led a liturgy in the Cathedral Church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Belgrade. Serbia still remembers the aid that came from Cyprus during the difficult period in the 1990s, when Serbia was under sanctions and international isolation. Also, political, diplomatic, and economic cooperation with Nicosia has been rapidly improving, which is a confirmation of high-quality efforts and a high level of understanding between the two countries.
The foundation of Serbian-Cypriot relations is mutual respect for international law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The mutual support has existed since the time when Belgrade showed their support for Cyprus, especially when it was divided in 1974.
For the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Cyprus is a very important partner in the struggle to preserve its national interests, mostly its territorial integrity and sovereignty, whereas Serbia strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, both on land and at sea.
Ever since the beginning Cyprus has sincerely supported Serbia’s aspirations to become part of the European Union, and in recent years cooperation has been intensified in the fields of defence, tourism, and culture, as evidenced by the fact that Cyprus has confirmed their participation in the EXPO 2027 exhibition.

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