Cyprus and Canada leaders hold first bilateral meeting in eight years

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a bilateral meeting on November 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the 9th European Political Community Summit in Dublin. This meeting, initiated by the Canadian side, marks the first high-level contact between the two nations in eight years.

The discussions focused on attracting Canadian investment to Cyprus, alongside prospects for bilateral cooperation in energy and crisis management. President Christodoulides briefed the Prime Minister on the latest developments regarding the Cyprus issue and expressed gratitude for Canada's principled position and its ongoing participation in the UNFICYP peacekeeping mission. Both leaders emphasized the strengthening strategic partnership between the European Union and Canada, particularly within the sectors of economy, security, and defense.

Looking ahead, the meeting served to reaffirm mutual interest in upgrading diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. President Christodoulides underscored Cyprus's active support for deepening the broader EU-Canada collaboration.