Macron's Visit to Cyprus: A Historic Moment for French-Cypriot Relations
April 23, 2026
Emmanuel Macron visited the Presidential Palace in Cyprus, marking the first official visit by a French President since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960. He was welcomed by President Christodoulides. After the national anthems were played, Macron inspected the guard and laid a wreath at the statue of Archbishop Makarios. This visit highlights the diplomatic relations between France and Cyprus.