Cyprus–United States relations
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Cyprus-United States relations are bilateral relations between Cyprus and the United States.
The United States regards the status quo on Cyprus as unacceptable. Successive administrations have viewed UN-led inter-communal negotiations as the best means to achieve a fair and permanent settlement.
The United States is working closely with Cyprus in the war on terrorism. A Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, which has been in force since September 18, 2002, facilitates bilateral cooperation. Cyprus also signed a Proliferation Security Initiative Ship Boarding Agreement with the United States on July 25, 2005, which reinforces bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation.
The United States has channeled more than $300 million in assistance to the two communities since the mid-1970s. The United States now provides approximately $15 million annually to reduce tensions and promote peace and cooperation between the two communities. In 2004, following the Annan Plan process, the U.S. appropriated an additional $30.5 million to assist economic development in the Turkish Cypriot community, aiming to reduce the economic costs of any future settlement.
Principal U.S. officials include:
- Ambassador--Ronald L. Schlicher
- Deputy Chief of Mission--Jane B. Zimmerman
- Consular Officer--Randy Carlino
- Acting Defense Attaché--LTC Scott Miller
- Economic/Commercial Officer--James Carouso
- Management Officer--Warren Hadley
- Political Officer--Gregory Macris
- Public Affairs Officer--Thomas S. Miller
- USAID--Thomas A. Dailey
The U.S. Embassy in Cyprus is located in Engomi, Nicosia.
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This article contains material from the US Department of State's Background Notes which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain.[1]
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