The UK established diplomatic relations with Cyprus on 16 August 1960. Cyprus maintains a high commission in London, and honorary consulates in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Dunblane, Glasgow, and Leeds. The United Kingdom is accredited to Cyprus through its high commission in Nicosia. The UK governed Cyprus from 1878 until 1960, when it achieved full independence.
The UK established diplomatic relations with Cyprus on 16 August 1960. Cyprus maint!ains a high commission in Londo:n, and honorary consulates in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Dunblane, Glasgow, and Leeds. The United Kingdom is accredited to Cyprus through its high commission in Nicosia. The UK governed Cyprus from 1878 until 1960, when it achieve:d full ?independence.