U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus

Secretary Rubio’s Call with 🇨🇾 FM Kombos state.gov/releases/2026/…

New Year. New board. New opportunities. Thanks @AmChamCy for the discussion on your 2026 plans during the 🇨🇾@EUCouncil Presidency.  Looking forward to expanding our efforts to increase 🇺🇸🇨🇾 commercial and economic ties.

With upcoming discussions at the UN, I welcomed the chance to discuss with Turkish Cypriot leader Erhurman how we work together to make concrete progress to end the division of Cyprus, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions.

Productive first discussion with new MECI Minister @MichaelDamianos. As momentum builds across the E Med, the 🇺🇸 🇨🇾 partnership on trade and energy continues to advance.

Honored to meet Chief of @NationalGuardCY Lt Gen Theodorou. A timely stock-taking on the 🇺🇸🇨🇾 defense partnership and our shared focus on regional security and stability. I look forward to furthering military cooperation in the coming year.

“Together, we've shown that peace is not just the hope that we can dream about, it's a reality... This is the day that people across the region and around the world have been working, striving, hoping, and praying for.” - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸🕊️

Cyprus National Day - United States Department of State state.gov/releases/2025/…

We welcome news from the broader format meeting in New York of plans for continued engagement and additional initiatives to build trust in Cyprus. We hope further progress toward the resumption of talks to reunify the island according to relevant UN Security Council resolutions will be made to improve the lives of all Cypriots.

Thanks to all for celebrating 🇺🇸 Independence Day with us! When it comes to 🇺🇸🇨🇾 relations, no one says it better than Old Blue Eyes (Frank Sinatra): the best is yet to come! Happy 4th of July!

I joined millions around the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, and honoring his service as a shepherd of profound humility and moral clarity. Americans are grateful for his enduring devotion to peace, dignity, and human fraternity. May his legacy inspire hope across the world and may he rest in peace.

Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. ✝️

On Easter Monday, Jeanette and I are saddened to the news of Pope Francis' passing. We unite in prayer with Catholics worldwide for the repose of the pontiff's soul and for this period of transition for the Catholic Church. May He rest in peace.

Pleased to welcome USS THE SULLIVANS for its third 🇨🇾 visit. THE SULLIVANS, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is operating in the 🇺🇸 @CENTCOM area of responsibility to protect regional and global shipping routes. Thank you to Limassol and Larnaca Ports for always being great hosts! @USNavyEurope @CyprusMFA

Welcoming back to Limassol 🇨🇾 the USNS LARAMIE for scheduled maintenance and shore leave for the ship’s crew. 🇺🇸 USNS LARAMIE has been at sea providing critical logistical support for #USNavy ships operating in the region. @MSCSealift @USNavyEurope

Press Release – U.S. Embassy Nicosia, April 13, 2025:  During the week of April 13, an interagency team of subject matter experts will visit the Republic of Cyprus to conduct a technical visit.  The team will review security processes and operations as part of an ongoing evaluation of the stringent security requirements necessary for the Republic of Cyprus to enter into the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP).   The VWP is a security partnership that makes America safer, stronger, and more prosperous by facilitating lawful travel to the United States.  Participation in the program provides tangible benefits to enhance economic and commercial ties and helps make international travel safer for all.  The VWP enables eligible citizens of designated countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less, without obtaining a visa.    The program is open only to countries which have very low nonimmigrant visa refusal rates; issue secure travel documents; work closely with U.S. law enforcement, national security, and immigration authorities; and meet all other program requirements.  The interagency team’s visit to Cyprus is a step in the U.S. Government’s established process for evaluating whether the Republic of Cyprus meets the requirements for VWP designation.

Great evening with @kinisisventures meeting a range of innovative 🇨🇾 tech entrepreneurs ready to test their ideas in the 🇺🇸 market. These promising companies make the 🇺🇸🇨🇾commercial relationship - and our bilateral ties- stronger.