On August 27, 2026, Ambassador of China to Cyprus Yang Yundong met with Acting Director of Diplomatic Office of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nectarios Soteriou.

Both sides spoke highly of China-Cyprus relations. In light of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 5th anniversary of strategic partnership between the two countries, both sides expressed readiness to further strengthen exchanges in various areas, deepen practical cooperation, and increase people-to-people and cultural links, so as to further upgrade the China-Cyprus relationship.