US Secretary of State, John Kerry, visited Cyprus on December 3 as part of a six-nation European tour.
During his visit he discussed with President, Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader, Mustafa Akinci, to encourage progress toward ending the island’s division.
A photo gallery of Secretary Kerry’s visit to Cyprus yesterday is available.
All images are from the U.S. Department of State and are in the public domain.
Secretary Kerry Disembarks From His U.S. Air Force Jet Upon His Arrival in Nicosia, Cyprus U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry deplanes in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015, after arriving for a visit with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Shakes Hands With Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol Kountourides Upon His Arrival in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol Marios Kountourides as he deplanes in Nicosia, Cyprus, after arriving on December 3, 2015, for a visit with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Walks With Cyprus Foreign Minister Kasoulides Before a Meeting in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry walks with Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides on December 3, 2015, after arriving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia, Cyprus, for a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Shakes Hands With Cyprus Foreign Minister Kasoulides Before a Meeting in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides on December 3, 2015, after arriving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia, Cyprus, for a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry and Cyprus Foreign Minister Kasoulides Sit With Their Delegations Before a Meeting in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides sit with their respective delegations on December 3, 2015, after arriving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia, Cyprus, for a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Shakes Hands With Cypriot President Anastasiades Before a Meeting in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on December 3, 2015, in Nicosia, Cyprus, before a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Meets With Cypriot President Anastasiades in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, with their respective delegations, meet in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015, amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry and Ambassador Doherty Share a Laugh With Cypriot President Anastasiades Before a Meeting in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shares a laugh with U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus Kathleen Doherty and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on December 3, 2015, in Nicosia, Cyprus, before a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Shakes Hands With Turkish Cypriot Leader Akinci Before a Meeting in Northern Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with Turkish Cypriot Leader Mustafa Akinci on December 3, 2015, in Northern Nicosia, Cyprus, before a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Sits With Turkish Cypriot Leader Akinci Before a Meeting in Northern Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with Turkish Cypriot Leader Mustafa Akinci on December 3, 2015, in Northern Nicosia, Cyprus, before a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Delivers a Statement to the Press in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a statement to the media in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015, amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Delivers a Statement to the Press in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a statement to the media in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015, amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Delivers a Statement to the Press in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a statement to the media in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015, amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Leaves the Podium After Delivering a Statement to the Press in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry leaves the podium after delivering a statement to the media in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015, amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Participates in a Basketball Event With the Kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry chats with the kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus, which includes both Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls, in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015. The organization works to bring together children from opposite sides of religious, ethnic, and cultural divides to develop friendship and mutual respect. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Autographs Basketball for the Kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry autographs basketballs for the kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus, which includes both Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls, in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015. The organization works to bring together children from opposite sides of religious, ethnic, and cultural divides to develop friendship and mutual respect. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Takes a Shot as the Kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus Look On in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry takes a shot as he participates in an event with kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus, which includes both Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls, in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015. The organization works to bring together children from opposite sides of religious, ethnic, and cultural divides to develop friendship and mutual respect. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
The Kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus Present Secretary Kerry a T-Shirt in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry receives a t-shirt from the kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus, which includes both Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls, in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015. The organization works to bring together children from opposite sides of religious, ethnic, and cultural divides to develop friendship and mutual respect. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Poses for a Photo With the Kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry poses for a photo the kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus, which includes both Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls, in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015. The organization works to bring together children from opposite sides of religious, ethnic, and cultural divides to develop friendship and mutual respect. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Celebrates Making a Basket With Kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry celebrates making a basket with kids of PeacePlayers Cyprus, which includes both Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls, in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015. The organization works to bring together children from opposite sides of religious, ethnic, and cultural divides to develop friendship and mutual respect. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Meets With UN Special Adviser Eide for a Bilateral Meeting in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with UN Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide for a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Meets With UN Special Adviser Eide in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and UN Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide sit with their respective delegations for a bilateral conversation amid meetings with both Greek and Turkish leaders on the island nation. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Participates in a Working Dinner With UN Special Adviser Eide, Cypriot President Anastasiades, Turkish Cypriot Leader Akinci, and UNFICYP’s Special Representative Buttenheim in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry participates in a working dinner with UN Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, Turkish Cypriot Leader Mustafa Akinci, and Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) Lisa Buttenheim in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary Kerry Shares a Joint Handhsake With UN Special Adviser Eide, Cypriot President Anastasiades, Turkish Cypriot Leader Akinci, and UNFICYP’s Special Representative Buttenheim Before a Working Dinner in Nicosia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shares a joint handhsake with UN Special Adviser Espen Barth Eide, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, Turkish Cypriot Leader Mustafa Akinci, and Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) Lisa B Buttenheim before their working dinner in Nicosia, Cyprus, on December 3, 2015. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
