Republic of Cyprus

Brazil and Cyprus have maintained diplomatic relations since 1966. To intensify political dialogue and expand trade relations, Brazil opened an Embassy in Nicosia (2010), and Cyprus opened an Embassy in Brasília (2009).

Brazil adopts a balanced policy regarding the dispute on the island, maintaining that the issue must be addressed in accordance with the standards established by the United Nations — that is, with respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Cyprus, as well as with the pursuit of a peaceful solution favorable to both communities. Brazil supports multilateral efforts to resolve the issue, including the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

Trade between Brazil and Cyprus had shown relatively steady growth rates, particularly between 2004 and 2008. The global financial crisis caused a general decline in Cypriot imports. In 2023, bilateral trade reached $240 million — composed almost entirely of Brazilian exports.

Timeline of bilateral relations

2010 – Opening of the Brazilian Embassy in Nicosia

2009 – Opening of the Embassy of Cyprus in Brasília

2009 – Visit to Brazil by the Cypriot Foreign Minister, Markos Kyprianou

2006 – Demonstration flight of the EMBRAER 190 in Cyprus

2005 – Visit to Cyprus by the Minister of Development, Luiz Fernando Furlan

2004 – Petrobras signs a contract to supply oil for power generation in Cyprus, leading to a considerable increase in bilateral trade volume

1972 – Opening of the Honorary Consulate of Brazil in Nicosia

1966 – Establishment of diplomatic relations. The Brazilian Embassy in Tel Aviv (Israel) and the Cypriot Embassy in Lisbon (Portugal) become cumulatively responsible for bilateral relations