On February 5, 2026, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus Zhou Yunliang met with Mayor of Athienou Kyriakos Kareklas. 

Chargé d’Affaires Zhou noted that subnational cooperation plays a unique and important role in promoting China-Cyprus relations. The Chinese side is ready to step up engagement with Athienou, so as to support the further deepening of the China-Cyprus strategic partnership. 

Mayor Kareklas commended China’s achievements in high-quality development, especially urban management and green transition. He expressed willingness to further enhance practical cooperation with China.