Cyprus–United Kingdom relations

Cypriot–British relations are foreign relations between Cyprus and the United Kingdom. Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960, after 82 years of British control. The two countries now enjoy warm relations; however, the continuing British sovereignty of the Akrotiri and Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas has continued to divide Cypriots. The two countries share membership of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Cypriot and British people hold each other in high regard. Cyprus ranks solidly among Britons’ 20 favorite nations on earth with 61% viewing Cyprus positively and only 3% having a negative view.

The United Kingdom has a High Commission in Nicosia. The current British High Commissioner to Cyprus is Irfan Siddiq. Cyprus has a High Commission in London, the current Cypriot High Commissioner to the UK is Andreas Kakouris.