Cyprus–France relations
Cyprus–France relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and France. The two countries share membership of the European Union, Council of Europe and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Cyprus is an associate member of the Francophonie organization since 2006. France is a supporter of Cyprus against Turkey's refusal to recognize and admit Cypriot ships and planes. France recognized Cyprus on 16 August 1960. France fully supported Cyprus's application to join the European Union, which concluded with membership on 1 May 2004.
Educational and cultural cooperation
The Alliance française of Limassol, in partnership with the Institut français, has for many years been a major player in the promotion of French language and culture in Cyprus. Several schools and universities offer French courses, strengthening the educational ties between the two countries. In an informal setting, French is taught in public structures such as the Public Language Institutes, the Supplementary Education Centers ; at the Cypriot Academy ; or in the private sector at the French Institute, or in the AF of Limassol and Paphos. In addition, the presence of L'école franco-cypriote, has strengthened relations between Cyprus and the French language. The Franco-Cypriot school also aims to promote French and Cypriot languages and cultures, in a European and international perspective.
- Cyprus has an embassy in Paris.
- France has an embassy in Nicosia.