<p>Sri Lanka opened a new consulate office in Nicosia, Cyprus today. </p>
<p>The event was attended by Cyprus' foreign minister, Nikos Cristodoulides and his Sri Lankan counterpart, Tilak Marapana. </p>
<p>“After the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1963, our relations are growing steadily," Christodoulides said. </p>
<p>"We share many similar ideas and principles which guide our close cooperation in many international organisations and associations, such as the UN and the Commonwealth," he added. </p>
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