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Relationship dossier

Belarus Cyprus

Relationship assessment

Economic agreements underpin Belarus–Cyprus ties, while EU sanctions against Belarus create friction.

Belarus toward Cyprus

+10

Belarus has concluded bilateral arrangements with Cyprus, including agreements on investment protection and avoidance of double taxation, providing a framework for economic relations.

Cyprus toward Belarus

-15

Cyprus has applied EU restrictive measures against Belarus, including sanctions adopted in response to Belarusian government conduct and its support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Overall relationship

-5

The relationship has a practical economic foundation in bilateral investment and tax arrangements, but Cyprus’s participation in EU sanctions creates an enduring source of political friction. The balance between these arrangements and sanctions-related tensions is not clear.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

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Overview

Belarus and Cyprus have maintained practical bilateral ties, including agreements on investment protection and double taxation. Cyprus, as an EU member, has applied EU restrictive measures against Belarus, creating a significant point of friction. The relationship combines established economic arrangements with disagreement over Belarusian government conduct and EU sanctions.

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