Cyprus–Qatar relations

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Relations between the two countries began in the mid-1950s when Cypriot businessmen invested in and set up businesses in Qatar.

The Qatari embassy opened in Nicosia in 2007.{{cite web|url=http://cyprus-mail.com/2015/04/19/rosy-road-ahead-for-qatar-and-cyprus/|title=Rosy road ahead for Qatar and Cyprus|publisher=Cyprus Mail|date=19 April 2015|accessdate=26 June 2015}} Cyprus opened its embassy in Doha in 2003; it was the first Cypriot embassy in a GCC country.{{cite web|url=http://arabpressreleases.qa/economy/1815/government-spokesman-cyprus-could-benefit-from-qatari-experience-in-gas-sector/|title=Government Spokesman: 'Cyprus Could Benefit from Qatari Experience in Gas Sector'|website=arabpressreleases.qa|publisher=Qatar News Agency|accessdate=14 September 2015}}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

The highest level visit from Qatar took place in April 2010, when Qatari emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited Cyprus.{{cite web|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/Mobile/Business/191/details/379320/Cyprus-president-invites-Qatari-investments-in-his-country|title=Cyprus president invites Qatari investments in his country|publisher=Gulf Times|date=28 January 2014|accessdate=26 June 2015}} A preliminary agreement for a joint real estate venture was signed during this visit. In May 2011, Cyprus and Qatar finalized the agreement. The agreement concluded a development project opposite of the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia which involved the construction of a five-star hotel, a shopping mall, offices and apartments.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2011-05-20/cyprus-says-approves-real-estate-joint-venture-with-qatar|title=Cyprus Says Approves Real Estate Joint Venture With Qatar|publisher=Bloomberg|date=20 May 2011|accessdate=26 June 2015}}

In statements to the press, President Christofias said bilateral relations and ways to enhance them were discussed during the talks, and that the joint investment with Qatari Diar was of great importance, noting that it indicated the high level of relations and the rapid development of cooperation between the two countries.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}

Cyprus' imports from Qatar nearly doubled from 2006 to 2010, whereas its exports increased by more than 50%. In 2010, Qatar was Cyprus' twenty-second largest importer.

• Foreign relations of Cyprus
• Foreign relations of Qatar

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• List of diplomatic missions of Cyprus
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