On July 3, 2026, Mr. Yang Yundong, the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Cyprus, presented his copies of credentials to Ms. Helena Mina, Director of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. 

Ambassador Yang noted that it is a great honor to be accredited by President Xi Jinping as the Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus. Over recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, bilateral relations have maintained sound momentum. He pledged to work with Cypriot government and all sectors of society to further deepen political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, strengthen people-to-people exchanges, carry forward the traditional friendship, and continuously enrich the China-Cyprus strategic partnership.

Mina warmly welcomed Ambassador Yang on assuming his office. She stressed that Cyprus attaches great importance to relations with China and stands ready to work closely with the Chinese side to promote the further development of bilateral relations.