Cyprus in Ireland

24/06/2026

Ambassador Telemachou attended today ( in the presence of Ceann Comhairle /Speaker Verona Murphy) - in her Private Dining Room - and a reception with the Joint Committee on EU Affairs of the Houses of the Oireachtas organised by Barry Ward TD to launch its work during the parliamentary dimension of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 . It was a real honour for our Embassy to collaborate all the members of the Committee throughout the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 is in safe hands.

20/06/2026

On , Cyprus and our Embassy remembers

19/06/2026

On the 17th June, Ambassador Telemachou had the pleasure of attending the conference “Is Ireland Ready? An Executive Session on AI, Competitiveness, Decisions”, hosted by Barry Fitzpatrick at the Guinness Enterprise Centre, with special guest Dr. Elena Alikhachkina.

During the session, the Ambassador highlighted Cyprus achievements and priorities in the field of Artificial Intelligence during the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026.

The conference brought together stakeholders from the AI, business and policy communities to discuss how emerging technologies are shaping competitiveness, decision-making and the future of economies such as Cyprus and Ireland.

Participants showed particular interest in the outcomes and lessons learned from the Cyprus Presidency, as Ireland prepares to build on this work during its own Presidency of the Council of the EU.

The Embassy welcomes such exchanges as an important contribution to strengthening dialogue and cooperation on AI, innovation and European competitiveness.

18/06/2026

“A more autonomous Europe is a more secure Europe.”

Ambassador Telemachou was honoured to be the first Ambassador invited to address the Joint Committee on Defence and National Security under the chair of Rose Conway-Walsh TD, where he presented the key deliverables of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 in the fields of defence and security.

In the presence of TDs and Senators from the Houses of the Oireachtas, as well as fellow EU Ambassadors, the meeting offered an important opportunity to discuss Europe’s evolving security environment and the Cyprus Presidency’s contribution to strengthening the EU’s defence readiness, resilience and strategic autonomy.

The Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Ireland warmly thanks the Joint Committee for the invitation, as well as all participants for their presence and engagement.

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

In the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, Ambassador Telemachou had the pleasure of hosting the EU Heads of Mission luncheon with Minister Helen Mc Entee.

The meeting offered an excellent opportunity for an open and constructive exchange on key European priorities, as well as on the strong cooperation between Cyprus, Ireland and our EU partners.

As the Cyprus Presidency comes to a close, Ambassador Telemachou presented its key deliverables and wished every success to the forthcoming Irish Presidency, underlining the importance of continuity, cooperation and shared commitment within the EU.

Warm thanks to Minister McEntee and all EU Heads of Mission for their valuable participation and continued engagement. 🇨🇾🇮🇪

Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs

12/06/2026

Today, Ambassador Telemachou had the pleasure of welcoming H.E. the Ambassador of India to Ireland, Manish Gupta, to the Embassy of Cyprus.

The courtesy meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on bilateral relations and to reaffirm the strong ties of friendship and cooperation between Cyprus and India.

We wish Ambassador Gupta every success in his role and a most productive tenure in Ireland. 🇨🇾 🇮🇳 🇮🇪

India in Ireland (Embassy of India, Dublin)

11/06/2026

Today, Ambassador Telemachou delivered the opening keynote address at the Inaugural High-Level Defence Conference & Defence Industry Day, organised by the Irish Defence and Security Association (IDSA), the first event of its kind to be held in Ireland.

The Ambassador presented the priorities and key deliverables of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, with a focus on security, defence, preparedness and the strengthening of the European defence industry.

Cyprus was also represented by Mr Panayiotis Hadjipavlis, Defence Director at the Armaments and Defence Capabilities Development Directorate of the Υπουργείο Άμυνας Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας - Ministry of Defence Cyprus, who participated as a panellist in discussions on maritime, air and land defence capabilities in Cyprus and the EU.

The Embassy was also pleased to have the participation of the Military Attaché of the Republic of Cyprus, Colonel (AF) Kyprianos Savva.

The Conference provided an important platform for dialogue on the future of Europe’s defence industry and for strengthening cooperation among EU Member States, building on the priorities advanced during the Cyprus Presidency and looking ahead to Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

09/06/2026

We were delighted to welcome today at the Embassy Ambassador Theodora Constantinidou, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, in the framework of her working visit to Dublin.



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Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

29/05/2026

As part of the Dublin Tech Summit, Ambassador Telemachou visited the stand organised by Invest Cyprus - Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency and the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry(Υπουργείο Ενέργειας, Εμπορίου και Βιομηχανίας), which participated in DTS for the second consecutive year.

The team successfully promoted Cyprus as an attractive destination for investors seeking opportunities in innovative projects, while highlighting the country’s growing role as a hub for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation.

In collaboration with the Dublin Tech Summit team, the Embassy also hosted an informal networking event on 28 May at the Embassy Residence, bringing together inspiring speakers and professionals to exchange insights on AI, innovation and future opportunities for cooperation.

We warmly thank everyone who visited the Cyprus stand and attended the event at the Residence. Special thanks to Mr Kyriakos Attouni, Mr Costas Dafos and Ms Aikaterini Barotsaki for their excellent collaboration, and congratulations on a highly successful Dublin Tech Summit.

Cyprus continues to strengthen its position as a growing hub for technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, creating new opportunities for international collaboration and investment.