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Diplomatic tour of Cyprus in Central Asia

In early June 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides visited Kazakhstan to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss investment and tourism opportunities, marking the first visit by a Cypriot President to the country. Following this, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos conducted an official tour of Central Asia, visiting Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and planning a stop in Kyrgyzstan for June 8. In Tajikistan, he met with President Emomali Rahmon and held talks with the Foreign Minister and the President of the Lower House, signing a Memorandum of Cooperation in higher education and research. In Uzbekistan, Foreign Minister Kombos met his counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss expanding trade, transport, logistics, and business cooperation, as well as European Union-Central Asia relations. Officials highlighted that these visits aim to enhance the diplomatic footprint of the Republic of Cyprus. Kazakhstan's President Tokayev expressed support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus during the presidential visit. This series of diplomatic engagements represents a strategic effort to upgrade Cyprus's international role and institutional frameworks in the region.

Original Sources

Kombos to visit three more central Asian states
Cyprus Mail · 5 June 2026, 04:24
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Sigmalive English · 3 June 2026, 15:51
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Sigmalive English · 3 June 2026, 11:24
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Европа Кипр · 2 June 2026, 07:38